Can you transfer old saves to new versions cities skylines
The eternal question!
Transferring old saves to new versions of Cities: Skylines can be a bit tricky, but it's possible. Here are the general steps:
Method 1: Manual Save Transfer (works for most versions)
- Backup your old save: Before updating to a new version, make sure to backup your save game by copying the entire "Saves" folder (usually located in
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves) to an external drive or cloud storage. - Update to the new version: Install the new version of Cities: Skylines.
- Find the new save location: The new save location is usually in the same directory as the old one, but with a different folder name. For example, if your old save was in
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves, your new save might be inC:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Saves_v2. - Copy the old save to the new location: Copy the backed-up save game from the old location to the new location.
- Load the save: Launch Cities: Skylines and load the saved game.
Method 2: Using the "Save Converter" tool (works for specific versions)
Colossal Order, the game's developer, has released a "Save Converter" tool for certain versions of Cities: Skylines. This tool can convert saves from older versions to newer ones. You can find the Save Converter tool on the Cities: Skylines website or on the game's Steam community page.
Important notes:
- Not all versions of Cities: Skylines support save transfers. Check the game's version history and the Save Converter tool's compatibility before attempting to transfer your save.
- Save transfers may not work perfectly, especially if the game's mechanics or save format have changed significantly between versions.
- Some mods may not be compatible with the new version, so be prepared to reinstall or update mods if necessary.
Before attempting to transfer your save, make sure to check the Cities: Skylines community forums or the game's official website for specific instructions and any known issues with save transfers.