Transfer saves between PC to Switch

[Nukem]

Hi!

I have the EE version for my MacBook and I’m very interested in getting the Icewind Dale bundle for Switch, but not as interested in starting PST all over.

Is there any chance in hell that it’s possible to transfer my saves to the Switch version using a microSD?

So grateful for any replies, thanks in advance!

[oldrocker99]

It is likely that Steam will reinstall your saves. It certainly has for me for several, not all, games.

[Nukem]

Originally posted by oldrocker99:

It is likely that Steam will reinstall your saves. It certainly has for me for several, not all, games.

Thanks for the reply. You mean that saves from the Planescape version on the MacBook automatically will be on my Switch, although it’s 2 separate games on different platforms?

[mikeydsc]

If my memory serves, MAC uses a totally different file system based on UNIX, so unless the devs create a program to convert save files, who really can answer this until its released or a dev speaks up.

And NSwitch has its own proprietary OS to run its games... no?

I dont recall ever knowing what Nintendo ran its games on. After browsing the Wiki on the OS, its a mixed bag of what it really is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_system_software

[Nukem]

Originally posted by mikeydsc:

If my memory serves, MAC uses a totally different file system based on UNIX, so unless the devs create a program to convert save files, who really can answer this until its released or a dev speaks up.

And NSwitch has its own proprietary OS to run its games... no?

I dont recall ever knowing what Nintendo ran its games on. After browsing the Wiki on the OS, its a mixed bag of what it really is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_system_software

Thanks for the input. Very expected to say the least. Still, the save transfer between PC and Switch on Witcher 3 is a good sign for the future I suppose!

[Wibs]

While you might not be able to use your save files on the Switch, PC/MAC to Console usually doesn't work for saves, this has nothing to do with the underlying file system. It would be dependent on the saves themselves and if you have a way to even copy it to the console if it was compatible.

Format of the save file really has nothing to do with the file system, though.

[Nukem]

Yeah feels like the service needs to come from the developing studio if it was to work. And while that probably won’t happen, regarding ways of transferring the actual files though, wouldn’t a microSD card work?