Many players use the AC Save Tool to re-encrypt files. You must set the encryption ID to match the long string of numbers/letters found in your Ubisoft Connect account folder .

If the game is in C:\Program Files , try moving the entire directory to a non-system folder like C:\Games\ACU to bypass Windows root directory restrictions.

Add your game folder to the Windows Security Exclusions list. Antivirus software sometimes prevents the game from creating or modifying .sav files.

If your game runs but fails to record progress, try these steps:

If using a launcher, go to settings and uncheck Enable Cloud Save Synchronization . This prevents the launcher from overwriting your local progress with older data. 3. Converting or Using "Crack" Saves on Legit Copies

Cracked saves often use names like Save001.sav , while legitimate copies use 1.save . You may need to manually rename the files to match the destination folder's format. 4. Fixing the "Dead Kings" DLC Loading Bug

Commonly stored in C:\ProgramData\Orbit\720\RLD! . 2. Common Fixes for "Game Not Saving"

Typically found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\ \857\ .

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