Civilization VI Save File Location (Windows, macOS & Linux)

Civilization VI stores its save files at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI\Saves on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where Civilization VI saves are stored

  • Windows — %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI\Saves
  • macOS — ~/Library/Application Support/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Saves
  • Linux — ~/.local/share/aspyr-media/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Saves

The save data here is .civ6save files — back up the folder as a set, not single files, so a restore always keeps them consistent.

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI\Saves, and press Enter.
  • macOS — in Finder press Cmd+Shift+G (Go to Folder) and paste ~/Library/Application Support/Sid Meier's Civilization VI/Saves.

Backing up Civilization VI saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Civilization VI — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does Civilization VI store save files on Windows?

Civilization VI keeps its saves at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI\Saves. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Civilization VI saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Civilization VI's save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with full version history. Free download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier Civilization VI save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in Civilization VI's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.