Where Are Forza Motorsport Save Files Located?
Forza Motorsport save handling on Windows, why progress is server side and where local cache copies sit.
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Forza Motorsport keeps career progress on Xbox servers, not in a readable local save. That design lets Steam and Microsoft Store builds share the same profile. Local files are cache and settings only.
Store builds stage encrypted containers under Packages wgs paths. Steam builds keep local data near %LOCALAPPDATA%/Microsoft.ForzaMotorsport plus userdata remote files. Back up the local tree, but expect the server copy to win conflicts. Reset Xbox services when sync stalls. Steam userdata remote holds the PC copy beside the local cache.
Where Forza Motorsport stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.ForzaMotorsport_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs
Server authoritative saves. Local cache under Packages wgs for Store builds and userdata remote for Steam. Copy locally for safety, but sync decides.
Frequently asked questions
Can I copy a Forza Motorsport save to a friend?
Local files are encrypted containers, not portable saves. Copying wgs folders between accounts rarely works. Server sync decides which profile loads. Use it for disaster recovery, not sharing.
Does switching from Steam to Game Pass wipe progress?
Progress syncs through Xbox Live, so switching between Steam and Store builds keeps career data. Local settings may still differ per install. Keep one platform as the main driver.
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