Copy the savedata.bin file to an external drive or cloud storage.
Older or portable versions may keep the save files directly within the folder where the game is installed.
[Installation Drive]:\Resident Evil 6\save or ...\Resident Evil 6\players How to Identify the Correct File resident+evil+6+save+game+location+non+steam
The ProgramData folder is hidden by default. You may need to enable "Show hidden files" in Windows Explorer settings.
Press Win + R , type %localappdata% , and look for the "Resident Evil 6" or "CAPCOM" folder. Copy the savedata
C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Resident Evil 6
Finding the versions is essential for players looking to back up progress, transfer saves between computers, or install 100% completion files. Because non-Steam versions (such as those from old physical discs or digital distributors like GOG) don't use the standard Steam directory, the files are often tucked away in hidden system folders. The Most Common Non-Steam Save Locations You may need to enable "Show hidden files"
Steam versions use the Steam Userdata Folder (ID 221040 ), which centralizes data for cloud syncing. Non-Steam versions lack this infrastructure and must rely on standard Windows directories or local emulator folders to store the same information.
Most modern non-Steam installers use the local app data folder to store user profiles.