The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Save File Location (Windows)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stores its save files at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves 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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves are stored

  • Windows — %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves

The save data here is .sav / .png 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\The Witcher 3\gamesaves, and press Enter.

Backing up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — 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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt store save files on Windows?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt keeps its saves at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.