Your Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions save files live at %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\ — one master file stores all your settings, game state, and progress.
The full confirmed path is:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\
Every save file decision — backup, transfer, mod, restore — starts from this single folder.
Where Is the Captain Tsubasa:
The confirmed save folder path on Windows is:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\
The last number (your Steam ID) is unique to every user.
The actual save file inside that folder is named savedata.dat. This single file holds everything — story progress, unlocked characters, cosmetics, and settings.
Quick Tip: Press Win + R, type %APPDATA%, hit Enter, then open the Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions folder. You are one click from your save file.
How to Access Your Save Folder
Method 1: Run Dialog (Fastest)
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog
- Type %APPDATA% and press Enter
- Open the folder: Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions
- Open the Savedata folder
- Open the numbered subfolder (this is your Steam ID)
- Your savedata.dat file is here
Method 2: File Explorer Manual Navigation
- Open File Explorer (Win + E)
- Go to the View tab → enable Hidden Items
- Navigate to: C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\
- Find the Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions folder
- Open Savedata → open your numbered Steam ID folder
Why is the folder hidden? Windows hides AppData by default to protect system files. Enabling Hidden Items in File Explorer reveals it instantly.
Steam Save Location vs Local Save Location
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1163550/. The app ID 1163550 is Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions' unique Steam identifier.
Here is how the two systems compare:
| Location Type | Path | Use Case |
| Primary local save | %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[SteamID]\savedata.dat | Backup, modding, manual restore |
| Steam Cloud remote | ~/.steam/steam/userdata/[SteamID]/1163550/ | Auto-sync across devices |
| Steam userdata (Windows) | C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[SteamID]\1163550\remote\ | Steam's local cloud copy |
Which one matters for you?
- Backing up progress? Copy from the %APPDATA% path.
- Transferring to a new PC? Copy savedata.dat to the same path on the new machine.
- Modding? Always work from the local %APPDATA% path, not the Steam remote copy.
How to Back Up Your Save File
Backing up takes 60 seconds. Do it before any update, mod install, or PC transfer.
Manual Backup Steps:
- Navigate to %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[SteamID]\
- Right-click savedata.dat → Copy
- Paste it into a backup folder (Desktop, USB drive, or cloud storage like Google Drive)
- Rename the copy with today's date: e.g., savedata_2026-04-06.dat
Automated Backup Option:
Tools like GameSave Manager (free, Windows) detect Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions automatically. They schedule recurring backups without any manual steps.
Losing 40+ hours of story progress is genuinely painful. Backing up takes 10 seconds. Set a reminder after every major session.
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How to Transfer Your Save to Another PC
Copy savedata.dat to the same folder path on your new PC:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\
Full Transfer Checklist:
- [ ] Install the game on the new PC first (creates the folder structure)
- [ ] Launch and quit the game once (generates a fresh savedata.dat)
- [ ] Replace the new savedata.dat with your backed-up copy
- [ ] Launch the game — your progress loads immediately
Important: Your Steam ID folder number must be identical on both PCs. If you log into Steam with the same account, the number is the same.
Save File Compatibility:
A downloaded save file is only compatible with v1.46.1 (the latest on Steam) of the game and won't work for any other version.
This is the most commonly ignored issue when players share or download save files. Here is what you need to know:
| Scenario | Compatible? |
| Your own save, same PC, same version | ✅ Always works |
| Your own save, new PC, same version | ✅ Works after correct folder placement |
| Downloaded save, mismatched game version | ❌ Will not load; may corrupt |
| Shared save from another Steam account | ⚠️ Works only if game version matches |
Always check your game version in Steam: Right-click the game → Properties → Local Files → verify build number.
How to Fix a Corrupted Save File
Corruption usually shows as a blank progress screen or a load error on startup. Here is the fastest fix:
- Restore from backup — Replace savedata.dat with your most recent backup copy
- Verify game files on Steam — Right-click game in Steam → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files
- Check the Steam Cloud copy — Disable Steam Cloud sync temporarily, then re-enable it and let Steam overwrite the local file
- Delete and re-download — If all else fails, delete savedata.dat entirely and start fresh (last resort)
If you do not have a backup, contact Bandai Namco support directly. Recovery without a backup is rarely possible.
Linux and Steam Deck Save Location
For Linux users running the game through Steam Play (Proton), the file/folder structure reflects the Windows path. The data may also be stored at ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1163550/. Use Wine's registry editor to access Windows registry paths. Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
For Steam Deck users specifically:
~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/[SteamID]/1163550/remote/
Steam Deck's Desktop Mode gives full file access. Use the Dolphin file manager, enable hidden files, and navigate to the path above.
Modding and Save Files: What You Need to Know
If you are installing community save files (such as "all cosmetics unlocked" mods from Nexus Mods), follow this process:
- Back up your original savedata.dat first — always
- Download the mod save file
- Place it in C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\
- Rename it to savedata.dat (replacing the original)
- Launch the game and verify the new save loads correctly
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Mod save files alter your game permanently. Keep your original save. Label it clearly before replacing anything.
FAQ
Q: Where exactly is the Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions save file on PC?
A: The save file is located at %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\savedata.dat on Windows. Press Win + R, type %APPDATA%, and navigate from there. The AppData folder is hidden by default, so you may need to enable hidden files in File Explorer first.
Q: What is the numbered folder inside the Savedata directory?
A: That number is your Steam ID — a unique identifier tied to your Steam account. Every Steam user has a different one. You can find your Steam ID by going to your Steam profile URL or by looking at the folder name itself after navigating to the Savedata directory.
Q: Can I transfer my Captain Tsubasa save to a new computer?
A: Yes. Copy savedata.dat from the Savedata folder on your old PC. Install the game on the new PC, launch it once to create the folder structure, then replace the new savedata.dat with your copy. Log into the same Steam account so the Steam ID folder matches.
Q: Does Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions support Steam Cloud saves?
A: Yes, the game supports Steam Cloud sync. Your save is automatically backed up to Steam's servers and synced across PCs using the same Steam account. Local copies are still stored at %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\ for manual access.
Q: My save file is corrupted — how do I fix it?
A: First, restore from a manual backup if you have one. If not, use Steam's "Verify integrity of game files" option to repair game data. You can also disable Steam Cloud sync temporarily and let it re-download the cloud copy. Without a backup, full recovery is unlikely.
Q: Will a downloaded save file work with my version of the game?
A: Only if the save file matches your exact game version. Mismatched versions cause load failures and can corrupt your existing save. Always check your game version in Steam before installing any community save file, and back up your original save first.
Q: How do I back up my Captain Tsubasa save file?
A: Navigate to %APPDATA%\Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions\Savedata\[YourSteamID]\, copy savedata.dat, and paste it into a backup folder. Rename the copy with the date for easy tracking. GameSave Manager (free tool) can automate this process.
Q: Where is the save file on Steam Deck or Linux?
A: On Linux and Steam Deck, saves are stored at ~/.steam/steam/userdata/[SteamID]/1163550/. Access this through Desktop Mode on the Steam Deck using the Dolphin file manager with hidden files enabled.
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