Windows
Where Are GalCiv 4 Saves Located?
GalCiv 4 documents saves with mods folder plus multiplayer.
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Galactic Civilizations IV keeps saves plus multiplayer in documents My Games. Mods branch beside saves in the same tree. Forums plus wiki pin the layout.
Windows-only release. Keep the folder whole.
Where Galactic Civilizations IV stores this, by platform
Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GalCiv4\Saves
Documents saves plus multiplayer with mods beside. Forums plus wiki agree. Windows-only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up GalCiv 4?
Copy the GalCiv4 documents folder with the game closed. Saves plus multiplayer plus mods travel together. Restoring means putting the folder back.
Where do mods go?
Official forums pin saves and mod folders under My Games. Wiki corroborates with app ID. Keep the whole tree.
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