Resident+evil+6+save+game+location+non+steam
The save game location for a non-Steam (typically cracked or direct download) version of Resident Evil 6 depends on the crack/repack group, but it is almost always in one of these places:
Note: If you later link this standalone version to Steam as a "non-Steam game," the save remains here. It only changes if you buy the official Steam version, which uses Steam Cloud saves stored in a different directory (Steam\userdata\[SteamID]\221040\remote). resident+evil+6+save+game+location+non+steam
Quick Tip
Do a file search in your game’s main folder for *.bin or savedata*. The save file is typically about 100–200 KB. The save game location for a non-Steam (typically
Final Tips for Non-Steam RE6 Players
- Keep a master backup of
savedata.binafter each major play session. - Avoid mixing crack versions – stick to one (Skidrow is the most stable for RE6).
- If you switch to Steam later, you cannot directly copy the save. You’ll need to finish the game on non-Steam or use a 100% completed save file from Nexus Mods designed for Steam.
- For modding, know that many RE6 mods (trainers, reshade, skin swaps) require the save to be in the default non-Steam path. If mods don’t work, verify your save location matches what the mod’s readme expects.
(Note: AppData is hidden by default)