Where Are Hitman 3 Save Files Located?
Where Hitman 3 keeps saves on Steam, Epic, and Store builds, plus the cross-progression sync caveat..
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Hitman 3 saves per storefront in three different places: Steam userdata under its app ID, an Epic tree in Roaming AppData, and a packages path for Microsoft Store builds. Linux runs through Proton with the standard compatdata mirror. IOI cross-progression overlays account sync on top.
The app ID mixups in lesser guides prove why primary sources matter: verify folders by date after playing. Store builds wall their saves behind package permissions. Manual backups stay worthwhile even with cloud sync enabled.
Where Hitman 3 stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\1659040\remote
Numeric app ID folder with remote saves inside. Confirm by date-sorting userdata after a session. Proton mirrors this tree in compatdata on Linux. Cross-progression syncs accounts but local copies guard reinstalls.
%APPDATA%\IO Interactive\Epic
Epic storefront tree in Roaming AppData with per-user branches. Store builds instead use the packages wgs path with permissions hurdles. Same cross-progression behavior across all three builds.
Frequently asked questions
how do I back up Hitman 3 saves
Copy the userdata app folder on Steam or the Epic equivalent with game and launcher closed. Progress also syncs through IOI cross-progression when linked. Manual copies protect reinstalls and mod experiments.
how does cross-progression work
Link an IOI Account and pick an Active Account to share progression across storefronts. Older saves from other accounts disable while linked and return when unlinked. Carryover windows close permanently, so mind deadlines.
why do some guides cite odd app IDs
The 1659040 ID belongs to Hitman 3: World of Assassination, so guides citing it elsewhere copied badly. Always confirm app IDs against your own library. Hitman saves never live in Documents despite old habits.
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