Where Are Need for Speed Unbound Save Files Located?
NFS Unbound save folder in Documents, the OneDrive twist, and why there is no new game button.
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Need for Speed Unbound keeps saves and settings in Documents under a folder with the full trademarked name, including the (TM). Saves sit in SaveGame and graphics options in a settings folder beside it. Deleting SaveGame is also the official way to restart the story, since the game ships no new game button.
The classic trap is OneDrive. With Documents backup enabled, the real folder lives under OneDrive\Documents instead of plain Documents, and guides quoting the plain path send people to an empty duplicate. Check the OneDrive variant first if the expected folder looks wrong.
Where Need for Speed Unbound stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Unbound\SaveGame
Folder name includes (TM) exactly: Need For Speed(TM) Unbound. If Documents syncs to OneDrive, use %USERPROFILE%\OneDrive\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Unbound\SaveGame instead.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1846380/pfx
Proton folder for app ID 1846380. Inside the pfx directory, follow drive_c\users\steamuser\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Unbound\SaveGame to the same files.
Frequently asked questions
how do i start a new career in nfs unbound
There is none. EA's official advice is deleting the SaveGame folder and starting over. Copy it elsewhere first if you might want the old campaign back, since deletion is permanent.
how do i back up my nfs unbound progress
Copy the SaveGame folder to a safe spot before reinstalling or switching drives, then paste it back into the same Documents path. The game picks it up on next launch with no import step.
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