Where Are Xbox Game Pass Game Saves Stored?
Xbox Game Pass save files are spread across multiple folders depending on the game. Here are all the paths to check, on Windows.
Cloud Save Status
Most Game Pass titles sync saves to your Xbox/Microsoft account automatically. However, save containers are stored in a locked system folder that is difficult to access manually.
Save Locations on Windows
Check these paths in order. One will contain your game's save folder.
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\[PackageID]\SystemAppData\wgs\ Can't Find the Folder?
Press Win + R, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages, and sort by Date Modified. Look for a folder with your game's publisher name. The wgs subfolder holds save containers.
Things to Know
WGS (Windows Gaming Services) save containers are binary files tied to your Xbox user ID. You cannot reliably restore them by simple file copy — rely on Xbox Cloud Saves as your primary backup strategy. Some Game Pass titles also write saves to standard AppData paths alongside the WGS container.
Find the Exact Path for a Specific Game
The paths above narrow it down. For the exact save folder and filename for any Xbox Game Pass game, look it up directly.
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