Where Does ArcheAge Store Settings on PC?
Where ArcheAge keeps system.cfg and per-account settings in Documents, and what stays server side instead.
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ArcheAge keeps client settings in Documents under an ArcheAge folder that the launcher shortcuts for convenience. System.cfg at the root holds global options and graphics tweaks. A USER tree below it stores per-account interface and resolution files.
A fair share of settings actually lives server side on the account, which is why fresh installs feel half configured already. Local files matter most for graphics overrides, hotkeys, and UI layout. If settings refuse to stick, the per-server folders are the first thing to clear.
Where ArcheAge stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArcheAge
Global options and graphics tweaks in system.cfg, per-account UI under USER\Data\account per server. The launcher shortcuts this folder from the install drive. Much state also syncs server side, so local copies cover layout and overrides.
Frequently asked questions
how do I move ArcheAge settings to a new PC
Copy system.cfg plus the USER\Data\account tree to the new machine at the same Documents path. Hotkey files from the install folder travel separately when customized. Much config also syncs server side, so expect some settings to arrive on their own.
how do I tweak ArcheAge graphics manually
Open Documents\ArcheAge\system.cfg in a text editor with the game closed and append the tweak lines at the bottom. Back up the file first. The game preserves hand edits across launches but a broken line can reset graphics to defaults.
UI broken after a patch, how to reset
Delete the per-server folders under USER\Data\account with the game closed to force regeneration. Corrupted UI state is the usual reason. System.cfg survives this and keeps global options, so the reset stays narrow.
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