If you’re playing Resident Evil 6 and it’s not the Steam version — maybe an older retail DVD, a Windows Live title, or another digital release — finding the save folder can be a headache. Steam makes it easy, but non-Steam? Not so much.
Let’s cut to the chase.
A: Officially? No. The encryption keys are different. However, fan-made tools like "RE6 Save Converter" exist on modding forums (e.g., Zenhax or Nexus Mods). Use them at your own risk. resident+evil+6+save+game+location+non+steam
Program Files or the installation folder?A: Modern Windows security (UAC) prevents games from writing save data inside C:\Program Files. All games now write user data to AppData (GFWL) or Documents (Capcom standard). Where to Find Your Resident Evil 6 Save
While the AppData path is the most common, some non-Steam distributions of Resident Evil 6—particularly older DVD releases from before 2015—may diverge. A secondary location to inspect is the My Documents folder. Some Capcom titles from the Resident Evil 5 and 6 era stored save data there, either in a direct “Capcom” subfolder or within a “Saved Games” directory. Alternative Pathways: My Documents and Game Install Folders
Specifically, check:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\Capcom\RESIDENT EVIL 6\
In rarer cases, particularly with “portable” or repackaged non-Steam versions (e.g., from some digital retailers not using standard installers), the save file might reside directly inside the game’s installation folder. Look for a subdirectory named SaveData, Profile, or OfflineStorage within the main folder where BH6.exe or ResidentEvil6.exe is located.