Can the save files from the Steam version of Nier Automata be used in the Microsoft Store version?
With the Microsoft Store version of Nier Automata being released, I'm seriously considering getting that version to play after I lost interest in trying to play the Steam version when it stopped detecting my controllers. I was able to get pretty far into the game (midway 3rd playthrough) so I would like it if I could continue progress from there.
Are the saves compatible? Or will I have to start from scratch?
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:< sadly.. I don't think they can be used directly .. the save file's structure is different between 2 version.
Hope the will be some app to convert between them soon xD. 
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Where are Nier: Automata saves stored?
Nier: Automata Save Location Click the address bar at the top of the File Explorer window and paste %UserProfile%\\Documents\\my games\\NieR_Automata into it. Hit ENTER on your keyboard and that's you in your saves folder!Does Nier: Automata save to Steam cloud?
NieR:Automata stores its saves in Steam Cloud automatically. If you want to be certain, however, you can also manually make a backup of the My Documents\\My Games\\NieR_Automata folder, which stores all of your configuration for the game.Is the Steam version of Nier: Automata fixed?
Glory to mankind. It's been a long four years, but the patch to fix Nier: Automata's janky Steam port is finally ready, with Square Enix dropping the update later this week.Where do Steam game save files go?
Windows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\userdata Some of them can be found in Drive C > users > the user name you're logged into Steam with > appdata. Here, you should look for folders named Local, localLow, or roaming, search for the specific game and find the save files.How to import save data from Steam to Windows Store Gamepass for PC? (vice-versa)
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