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Version Mismatch: Ensure the save file matches your game version (Steam vs. Microsoft Store), as the file structures differ. How to Install a Forza Horizon 5 Save Game on PC

: %Public%\Documents\EMPRESS\1551360\remote\1551360\remote\[User ID]

Forza Horizon 5 100% save game updates, often utilized to unlock all cars and progression, require using third-party tools to re-sign the save data with the user's unique Xbox User ID (XUID) to bypass encryption. While effective, this process carries a high risk of permanent bans if used in online modes and can trigger a "Too Many Saves" error. For a detailed walkthrough on the save swapping process, see this YouTube guide .

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.624F8B84B80_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs\ Codex / FitGirl C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\1551360\remote

: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\ \1551360\remote\ How to Perform a Save Swap (2026 Method)

) are used to decrypt the 100% save and re-encrypt it with the player's own ID. Manual File Replacement