Importing a save from the PS4 version?

[Taketori]

People have found ways to import saves from most if not all console versions of former Sony exclusives ported to PC. Has anyone found a way to do it with this game?

[aterraki]

Hello,

I must be quite stupid or noob, on a PC I can't install by line of code, Python, I installed it well with an installer (.msi) but when I go in the shell, it tells me that it is not installed.
Can someone please describe me the procedure to follow?
I'm sorry, but what do I have to do to install it? and make this command line.

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

[Shirakani]

Escrito originalmente por aterraki:

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

The language doesn't matter. Language is not stored within the save, only hard data like the personas, items, etc you have and the checkpoints/flags you've cleared/triggered etc.

Language is game agnostic and whatever localization you have is held within a CPK file.

[Solutha]

Escrito originalmente por Taketori:

Escrito originalmente por KingChespin1:

Nope, but you do need to buy Save Wizard Max which costs $60. There might be a way to download it for free online somewhere, but I assume it needs a license code. Probably best to find someone that already has it if you're not willing to pay.

Oof, damn. Was it this complicated to do it with Horizon: Zero Dawn also?

Save Wizard is server based service, so you cant crack it. Honestly the best thing is getting a edited save. There is already some on gamebanana. There is also a trainer that can add items and stuff there too.

[ahmybrain]

Escrito originalmente por aterraki:

Hello,

I must be quite stupid or noob, on a PC I can't install by line of code, Python, I installed it well with an installer (.msi) but when I go in the shell, it tells me that it is not installed.
Can someone please describe me the procedure to follow?
I'm sorry, but what do I have to do to install it? and make this command line.

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

(I know I said I wouldn't answer stuff but I want to see people be able to continue their games so whatever.)

I downloaded Python from the Microsoft Store. Open that and search for "Python". First result is "Python 3.10". Just download that and let it install. That's all I had to do.

To run Python commands in Deadex64's post, you navigate to the folder you installed Persona 5 Royal PC Save Utility to. Go to the address bar in the Explorer, delete the filepath, and just type "cmd" (no quotes) and hit enter. That'll open a Command Line window in that folder where you can run the commands. I did the above Python installation and was able to run them after that.

[Viper]

I wish you could because i have played through the first 2 dungeons 3 or 4 times on my PS4 P5r version and I am finding it boring as I have seen all this so many times. I would like to start after the second boss. Maybe somebody will make some PC save games at various points available.

[Taketori]

Escrito originalmente por Shirakani:

Escrito originalmente por aterraki:

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

The language doesn't matter. Language is not stored within the save, only hard data like the personas, items, etc you have and the checkpoints/flags you've cleared/triggered etc.

Language is game agnostic and whatever localization you have is held within a CPK file.

So it's possible even with a save from the Japanese version of Royal?

[ahmybrain]

Escrito originalmente por Taketori:

Escrito originalmente por Shirakani:

The language doesn't matter. Language is not stored within the save, only hard data like the personas, items, etc you have and the checkpoints/flags you've cleared/triggered etc.

Language is game agnostic and whatever localization you have is held within a CPK file.

So it's possible even with a save from the Japanese version of Royal?

Extremely doubtful if you want to use the tools linked here since the notes for the tool say:
"Only English (US/EU) PS4 saves are currently supported."

Hopefully at some point it'll be an option.

[Savage Zoo]

Escrito originalmente por ahmybrain:

Escrito originalmente por Deadex64:

There's no guide yet that I know of on how to do this but there is a way. You have to first Decrypt your ps4 save file. You can do this via modded consoles or by a very expensive software called Save Wizard. Once you've done that, you need to download python (be sure to get it from the microsoft store) and run some scripts to convert the files, as the ps4 saves are a bit different from pc, switch, etc and won't just work as is. The tool can be found here: https://github.com/zarroboogs/fiber-saveutil. In the folder path for fiber-saveutil, type cmd and press enter. This should load command prompt. You'll then copy paste this command. "python -m pip install -r requirements.txt". The next command you'll use is: python fiber-saveutil.py convert (save file location)". Example: For me it's "python fiber-saveutil.py convert C:\Users\(myuser)\Desktop\fiber-saveutil-master\ps4_saves". Remember, this path should lead to your decrypted file. It should be a folder containing the "DATA.DAT" and/or "SYSTEM.DAT" file. The file/s will be converted and outputted to a new folder in the same directory. You can then drop them in the steam save location and that's it. Your system.dat file contains your Thieves Den stuff, so you'll probably want to get that converted too.
I hope I helped someone. I'm not the best at explaining things, but if anyone needs further assistance, my Discord is Nicholas#7865, I'd be happy to help. The only thing I can't do is decrypt your saves for you. You've gotta do that yourself, the rest I can handle.

Worked perfectly, 10/10, you are the man.

Here are a few things I learned while doing this. This is provided as-is and I won't be coming back to answer questions, sorry. I learned all this on the fly using Google & Youtube.

1. If you are using Save Wizard, you'll sadly need the expensive "Save Wizard for PS4 MAX" version. It doesn't look like the browser-based one supports "Advance Mode" which is basically the ability to decrypt the files
2. I had to "re-sign" my saves to be able to decrypt them. In the "re-sign" tab, expand P5R and right click on your DATA file, then click "re-sign". I just put in my usual handle. This appears to apply to every file so I did not have to repeat this process for SYSTEM.DAT.
3. Once I did 2. I was able to right-click my DATA file and go into Advanced Mode. In the top-right, I clicked "Export to File" and saved my DATA.DAT to a folder I created C:\ps4_saves. I did the same thing for SYSTEM.DAT and sent that to another folder. As near as I can tell having used this software for about an hour, this is the process of decrypting the files.

As far as the Python script, I did get this error when I ran it but it does not seem to matter:
"warn: couldn't find param.sfo for save -- C:\ps4_saves\DATA.DAT"

When I ran the script, it created a new folder, C:\ps4_saves--out. I went to the P5R savedata folder, created DATA02 folder, and put the output file in there. When I booted P5R I now see my NG+ file in Slot 2 waiting to be re-started.
I hope this helps anyone having issues here.

You and Deadex are ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ geniuses.

[Deadex64]

For those with JP saves, I wouldn't give up hope, I believe there's a good chance of that becoming an option in the near future.

[ahmybrain]

Escrito originalmente por Savage Zoo:

Escrito originalmente por ahmybrain:

Worked perfectly, 10/10, you are the man.

Here are a few things I learned while doing this. This is provided as-is and I won't be coming back to answer questions, sorry. I learned all this on the fly using Google & Youtube.

1. If you are using Save Wizard, you'll sadly need the expensive "Save Wizard for PS4 MAX" version. It doesn't look like the browser-based one supports "Advance Mode" which is basically the ability to decrypt the files
2. I had to "re-sign" my saves to be able to decrypt them. In the "re-sign" tab, expand P5R and right click on your DATA file, then click "re-sign". I just put in my usual handle. This appears to apply to every file so I did not have to repeat this process for SYSTEM.DAT.
3. Once I did 2. I was able to right-click my DATA file and go into Advanced Mode. In the top-right, I clicked "Export to File" and saved my DATA.DAT to a folder I created C:\ps4_saves. I did the same thing for SYSTEM.DAT and sent that to another folder. As near as I can tell having used this software for about an hour, this is the process of decrypting the files.

As far as the Python script, I did get this error when I ran it but it does not seem to matter:
"warn: couldn't find param.sfo for save -- C:\ps4_saves\DATA.DAT"

When I ran the script, it created a new folder, C:\ps4_saves--out. I went to the P5R savedata folder, created DATA02 folder, and put the output file in there. When I booted P5R I now see my NG+ file in Slot 2 waiting to be re-started.
I hope this helps anyone having issues here.

You and Deadex are ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ geniuses.

All the credit goes to Deadex but if what I typed help you out, your welcome and enjoy!!

[aterraki]

Escrito originalmente por Shirakani:

Escrito originalmente por aterraki:

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

The language doesn't matter. Language is not stored within the save, only hard data like the personas, items, etc you have and the checkpoints/flags you've cleared/triggered etc.

Language is game agnostic and whatever localization you have is held within a CPK file.

On the GitHub of the person I saw that for the moment only English was functional, for saves.


"Only English (US/EU) PS4 saves are currently supported.
Conversion is one way (PS4 -> PC)."

after if you tell me that it worked for saves in other languages, such as french, I'm interested.

but i can't afford to buy the game + Save Wizard if it's not to get my SAVE back, i started the game twice (before the Royal and after the Royal, i don't have a PS4 anymore but i kept my SAVE).

so i prefer to be sure that the save works before i get into this :)

and i need to get python to work, (can you do it on Mac or does it have to be PC? i'm not sure how to run the terminal on windows

thank you

[aterraki]

Escrito originalmente por ahmybrain:

Escrito originalmente por aterraki:

Hello,

I must be quite stupid or noob, on a PC I can't install by line of code, Python, I installed it well with an installer (.msi) but when I go in the shell, it tells me that it is not installed.
Can someone please describe me the procedure to follow?
I'm sorry, but what do I have to do to install it? and make this command line.

and i also wanted to know if someone tried with another language than english, being french, i wanted to do this with my save.

Thanks

(I know I said I wouldn't answer stuff but I want to see people be able to continue their games so whatever.)

I downloaded Python from the Microsoft Store. Open that and search for "Python". First result is "Python 3.10". Just download that and let it install. That's all I had to do.

To run Python commands in Deadex64's post, you navigate to the folder you installed Persona 5 Royal PC Save Utility to. Go to the address bar in the Explorer, delete the filepath, and just type "cmd" (no quotes) and hit enter. That'll open a Command Line window in that folder where you can run the commands. I did the above Python installation and was able to run them after that.

oh I hadn't even seen your message, sorry, thanks
I didn't even think to go through microsft store

I'll try again tomorrow

[Taketori]

Escrito originalmente por Deadex64:

For those with JP saves, I wouldn't give up hope, I believe there's a good chance of that becoming an option in the near future.

Well, if anyone hears any news about JP saves working, do let us know in this thread.

[aterraki]

good morning good morning,

Has anyone been able to try it with another language than English by any chance?

I'm really hesitating to buy it before I can test Save Wizard...

or if someone with a Save Wizard pro is willing to rent me for a test on my saves :)

[Mastergaming]

Escrito originalmente por Taketori:

People have found ways to import saves from most if not all console versions of former Sony exclusives ported to PC. Has anyone found a way to do it with this game?

Just let you know from what seen so far that you will need to play a fresh save in order to get the achievements. Like for defeating the reaper I did it again on my ps4 save and it did not check out so I have to to defeat it on my pc save to get the achievement. I can not say for the palaces for my ps4 I have already beat shido and on my way to maruki but I am willing to bet you have to beat them on a fresh save to get the palace achievements as well.