Some gamers run into issues moving Starfield save files from Steam to Xbox Game Pass on PC. The root cause is that different platforms use distinct file extensions. Yet there is a reliable method outlined in this guide to make the transfer work smoothly across setups.
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Where are Starfield save files on PC?
Starfield save files may reside in different folders depending on the digital storefront used to install the game. This is a common source of confusion for players moving between launchers or platforms.
General folder with saved Starfield files
Follow the path:
- “C:/Users/USERNAME/OneDrive/Documents/My Games/Starfield/Saved Files”
Remark: The “OneDrive” folder in the path is common among Windows 11 users. If it is not present, it can be skipped without affecting access to the saved data.
Xbox Game Pass Save Catalog (Microsoft Store)
Follow this path to locate save files in the Microsoft Store:
- “C:/Users/USERNAME/AppData/Local/Packages/BethesdaSoftworks.ProjectGold_3275kfvn8vcwc/SystemAppData/wgs/00901xxxxxxxxxx”
How to transfer save files from Share or Steam to Xbox Game Pass
Transferring save files from a shared folder, such as Steam, to the Xbox Game Pass version can cause visibility problems. This happens because the file extensions differ between launchers, making saves invisible when loaded from another platform.
There is a small utility created by fans that can automatically convert Starfield save files from Steam to the Microsoft Store PC version. The steps below outline a practical approach:
- Close the game and ensure the process starfield.exe has finished.
- Back up all saved files before proceeding.
- Download the converter utility, but do not open it yet.
- Navigate to the folder containing the saves and open a file with the .SFS extension.
- Choose the downloaded .EXE as the program to open with.
- Wait for the conversion to finalize and then close the window.
- Repeat the procedure for any other saved files as needed.
Once the conversion completes, a message will appear indicating whether the process finished successfully. If the operation fails, it often relates to insufficient disk space, since a single small file can expand into a much larger folder during conversion.
It is important to back up the original saves because this is an experimental method and the creator notes potential risks. Nevertheless, this approach has worked for many players and is shared for convenience. If a file association issue occurs where nothing happens after choosing the .EXE, renaming the downloaded file can resolve the problem.
Additional notes include:
- The game should be closed during conversion to avoid creating new saves unexpectedly;
- Transferred quick saves appear beneath those already saved in the other version;
- After conversion, the saves should appear in the Xbox Game Pass version. If a save prompts a warning banner about content changes, selecting Yes allows continued play.
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Attribution: VG Times