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AlvaroRdz28 Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:12pm
Transfer Gamepass progress to Steam?
I played the game on gamepass for a while and now that i bought it on steam, Can I transfer my progress?
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Originally posted by sw.bava:
copy & paste from reddit:

How to transfer your Steam save to Windows 10 (and vice versa)

Note: This still works as of 18/12/2021.

First off, I apologize if the formatting or explanation for this is bad. This is my first Reddit post. If I didn't explain something properly, yell at me and I'll do better.

Anyways, I can confirm that with a bit of technical know-how, it is in fact possible to transfer your save from Windows 10 to Steam, and vice versa. It just takes a bit of effort to do so.

I hope I do not need to remind you, but when doing things like this, always make sure to back up all of your saves in case something goes wrong.

You'll find your save games in these locations:

Steam: (Wherever your steam folder is located, likely C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam)\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames

Windows 10: C:\Users\(Your username here)\AppData\Local\Packages

You can access the AppData folder by typing %appdata% into your search/run bar.

I do not know if the exact location of the game varies based on your system, but once you have arrived in the Packages folder, you want to look for the one marked "CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic_(insert characters here)". From there, you want to navigate to "SystemAppData", and then "wgs". If you have created a save state, there should be a folder in there composed of a long string of numbers and characters. In that folder should be another folder that is also a string of numbers and characters. In that folder, you will find your save file. For example, on my system this string is "CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic_496a1srhmar9w\SystemAppData\wgs\0009000008096FC1_882901006F2042808DB0569531F199CB\EF01EC69E5864052A29EAA1CDDB2E7CA", but this may vary from system to system, I do not know and I do not have any additional hardware to test this.

Now you may note that the Steam version is the .sav filetype and the Windows 10 version, well doesn't have a filetype at all. Fortunately, they are still the same filetype. Now to move your file saves over to one another, simply take the save you want to transfer to the other version of the game (make sure it's the most recent file if there are more than one) and copy it. Paste it in the other folder, and rename it exactly like the other file in the one you are transferring to. The filename has to be the exact same, as well as the filetype. If you are transferring from Windows 10 to Steam, it needs to be a .sav file. If you are transferring to Windows 10, it must not have a filetype. I recommend copying the entire filename, extension included and pasting it to the other one when you rename it. If Windows prompts you that you are changing the filetype, say yes. Once this is done, make sure that the files are cleanly replaced with one another, and that you have not just made a duplicate. Once this is done, you should be ready to go.

I did this to transfer from my Steam save to Windows 10 so I could play with some Xbox friends. The game tends to struggle to boot the first time after replacing this save file, sometimes not starting at all. However, after a restart or two it should load the file just fine and then work properly from that point forward. When I did this, the game did not get past the start screen originally, but the second time I booted it successfully loaded after mashing the keys for a few seconds.

Some things I will note:

I am not that great at tech, I mostly figured this out through finagling with the files. I'm sorry if I can't help you troubleshoot the issue. Just make sure your save games are backed up please.

I'm not responsible if this messes with your progression or achievements in any way.

I do not know how this works around updates, because I know the Windows 10 version tends to be a bit behind with updates from the Steam copy. I did this when both versions of the game where on Update 26 (Endgame Part 2).

Anyways, I know this is a bit of a niche post, but I think a few people may find it helpful. Again, I apologize for the poor formatting, I'm new to this Reddit thing, and I'll gladly help answer any questions you may have if you have trouble to the best of my ability (I'm not that good at computers though, so I'm sorry if I can't help too much).
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Ser Pounce Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:14pm 
There is a way indeed

https://discord.com/channels/257785731072786435/402907500619497503/639562023797129266
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AlvaroRdz28 Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:16pm 
Originally posted by Ser Pounce:
There is a way indeed

https://discord.com/channels/257785731072786435/402907500619497503/639562023797129266
Sorry, but nothing shows up to that link :/
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.walruseater Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:21pm 
that link works for me.
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Erin the Angry (Banned) Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:22pm 
I imagine you have to be part of the server the link is headed to.
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Fate™ Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:32pm 
I assume you can move your save file
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CCShad Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:38pm 
Yes, it’s as simple as moving your save file from one folder to another

If you mean moving it from Xbox to steam, there’s just the extra step of downloading the game pass version on PC and syncing your cloud

https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepRockGalactic/comments/e7hptr/how_to_transfer_your_steam_save_to_windows_10_and/
Last edited by CCShad; Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:38pm
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AlvaroRdz28 Dec 14, 2021 @ 7:41pm 
Originally posted by CCShad:
Yes, it’s as simple as moving your save file from one folder to another

If you mean moving it from Xbox to steam, there’s just the extra step of downloading the game pass version on PC and syncing your cloud

https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepRockGalactic/comments/e7hptr/how_to_transfer_your_steam_save_to_windows_10_and/
Yes I have it on pc so it should be easy,Thanks yall :bandit::zomthumbup:
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sw.bava Dec 28, 2021 @ 11:19pm 
copy & paste from reddit:

How to transfer your Steam save to Windows 10 (and vice versa)

Note: This still works as of 18/12/2021.

First off, I apologize if the formatting or explanation for this is bad. This is my first Reddit post. If I didn't explain something properly, yell at me and I'll do better.

Anyways, I can confirm that with a bit of technical know-how, it is in fact possible to transfer your save from Windows 10 to Steam, and vice versa. It just takes a bit of effort to do so.

I hope I do not need to remind you, but when doing things like this, always make sure to back up all of your saves in case something goes wrong.

You'll find your save games in these locations:

Steam: (Wherever your steam folder is located, likely C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam)\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames

Windows 10: C:\Users\(Your username here)\AppData\Local\Packages

You can access the AppData folder by typing %appdata% into your search/run bar.

I do not know if the exact location of the game varies based on your system, but once you have arrived in the Packages folder, you want to look for the one marked "CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic_(insert characters here)". From there, you want to navigate to "SystemAppData", and then "wgs". If you have created a save state, there should be a folder in there composed of a long string of numbers and characters. In that folder should be another folder that is also a string of numbers and characters. In that folder, you will find your save file. For example, on my system this string is "CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic_496a1srhmar9w\SystemAppData\wgs\0009000008096FC1_882901006F2042808DB0569531F199CB\EF01EC69E5864052A29EAA1CDDB2E7CA", but this may vary from system to system, I do not know and I do not have any additional hardware to test this.

Now you may note that the Steam version is the .sav filetype and the Windows 10 version, well doesn't have a filetype at all. Fortunately, they are still the same filetype. Now to move your file saves over to one another, simply take the save you want to transfer to the other version of the game (make sure it's the most recent file if there are more than one) and copy it. Paste it in the other folder, and rename it exactly like the other file in the one you are transferring to. The filename has to be the exact same, as well as the filetype. If you are transferring from Windows 10 to Steam, it needs to be a .sav file. If you are transferring to Windows 10, it must not have a filetype. I recommend copying the entire filename, extension included and pasting it to the other one when you rename it. If Windows prompts you that you are changing the filetype, say yes. Once this is done, make sure that the files are cleanly replaced with one another, and that you have not just made a duplicate. Once this is done, you should be ready to go.

I did this to transfer from my Steam save to Windows 10 so I could play with some Xbox friends. The game tends to struggle to boot the first time after replacing this save file, sometimes not starting at all. However, after a restart or two it should load the file just fine and then work properly from that point forward. When I did this, the game did not get past the start screen originally, but the second time I booted it successfully loaded after mashing the keys for a few seconds.

Some things I will note:

I am not that great at tech, I mostly figured this out through finagling with the files. I'm sorry if I can't help you troubleshoot the issue. Just make sure your save games are backed up please.

I'm not responsible if this messes with your progression or achievements in any way.

I do not know how this works around updates, because I know the Windows 10 version tends to be a bit behind with updates from the Steam copy. I did this when both versions of the game where on Update 26 (Endgame Part 2).

Anyways, I know this is a bit of a niche post, but I think a few people may find it helpful. Again, I apologize for the poor formatting, I'm new to this Reddit thing, and I'll gladly help answer any questions you may have if you have trouble to the best of my ability (I'm not that good at computers though, so I'm sorry if I can't help too much).
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grinner Jul 7, 2023 @ 9:20am 
I can confirm this works from gamepass to steam. You can then even claim the 5k credits for joining the DRG steam group
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AlvaroRdz28 Jul 7, 2023 @ 4:08pm 
Originally posted by grinner:
I can confirm this works from gamepass to steam. You can then even claim the 5k credits for joining the DRG steam group
i did get my progress but how do i claim those 5k?
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BaronVonNapking Jul 7, 2023 @ 4:39pm 
Originally posted by AlvaroRdz28:
Originally posted by grinner:
I can confirm this works from gamepass to steam. You can then even claim the 5k credits for joining the DRG steam group
i did get my progress but how do i claim those 5k?
You can get 10k in a single trip to Hoxxes... (granted with some luck)

But joining the discord following the instructions on the unions terminal in the rig next to the pickaxe customization terminal, will give you 5k...
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AlvaroRdz28 Jul 7, 2023 @ 4:43pm 
Originally posted by LordNapking:
Originally posted by AlvaroRdz28:
i did get my progress but how do i claim those 5k?
You can get 10k in a single trip to Hoxxes... (granted with some luck)

But joining the discord following the instructions on the unions terminal in the rig next to the pickaxe customization terminal, will give you 5k...
ooh alright thanks
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RaindropperinG Jul 7, 2023 @ 6:00pm 
Originally posted by AlvaroRdz28:
Originally posted by LordNapking:
You can get 10k in a single trip to Hoxxes... (granted with some luck)

But joining the discord following the instructions on the unions terminal in the rig next to the pickaxe customization terminal, will give you 5k...
ooh alright thanks
Not entirely sure, but I think it might suffice to click on the 'Follow' button on the Steam store page for DRG.
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