Navigate to the specific folder corresponding to your version listed above.

Depending on your platform or version, your save data is stored in different directories on your PC:

Often located in C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\1551360 .

Forza Horizon 5 version (often associated with early Premium Edition releases and specific community patches) represents a critical version for players looking to manage, backup, or transfer their save game data. Managing your save files effectively ensures you don't lose progress due to corruption or when switching between different game versions, such as moving from a cracked release like FitGirl or CODEX to an official Steam or Microsoft Store copy. Save Game File Locations for 1.405

Look for files named or folders containing ProfileBackup files.

Stored in the AppData folder: %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.624F8B84B80_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs .

Copy these files and paste them into a separate, secure folder on your desktop or cloud drive. Transferring Saves and "100% Completion"

Manually backing up your progress is highly recommended, especially when applying new updates like 1.405 that might introduce stability changes.

Typically found at %Public%\Documents\EMPRESS\1551360\remote\1551360\remote\USER-ID . How to Manually Backup Your Save

Found in your Steam installation directory, typically under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[Your Steam ID]\1551360\remote .