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2015 • Rockstar cloud supported

Grand Theft Auto V

Story mode save location and profile backups for launcher migration.

Note: Save paths may change with game updates or patches. Always verify the location before using it. Paths may vary by game version, launcher (Steam, Epic, GOG), or regional releases.

Save Locations

Windows Rockstar/Steam/Epic
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA V\Profiles\<profile-id>

Keep sgta*.bak files with primary save slots.

PS5
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS5)

Story progress can be uploaded in-game for generation transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grand Theft Auto V use different save folders for Rockstar, Steam, and Epic on PC?

Grand Theft Auto V usually reads the same core save profile on PC, but launcher account context and cloud conflict handling can change which save appears in game. Verify active account before migrating files.

How should I back up Grand Theft Auto V saves before reinstalling or moving to a new PC?

Create a full copy of the game save directory, not just one file, and keep related profile and metadata files together. For Grand Theft Auto V, this avoids partial restores that can make newer checkpoints disappear.

Why is my Grand Theft Auto V save not loading after I restore it?

The most common issue is cloud sync overwriting restored local data on first launch. For Grand Theft Auto V, pause cloud sync, restore the full save set, launch once offline, then re-enable sync after confirming progress is visible.

Can you transfer Grand Theft Auto V save progress between Windows and PS5?

Cross-platform transfer for Grand Theft Auto V depends on publisher account support, platform policy, and game edition. Even when available, transfer is not always automatic, so keep an offline backup before attempting migration.

Is online progression in Grand Theft Auto V stored in local save files?

Grand Theft Auto V primarily uses local save data for progression, but some profile or entitlement checks can still be account-linked. Keep both local backups and account access in mind when troubleshooting restore results.