Non-Steam/Offline saves often use the .sav extension. If you are moving a save from Steam, you may need to manually add .sav to the end of the file name (e.g., rename ManualSave0 to ManualSave0.sav ).
Some repacks store saves directly where the game is installed.
The save files for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot are usually located in the following directory:
within the game directory, as TENOKE emulators often keep save data local to the game. DODI Repack Some DODI versions have been found to store saves at: [GameInstallFolder]\AT\Binaries\Win64\SteamData How to Find Your Specific Save Location
Open Saved and then the SaveGames folder. Your manual and auto-saves will be stored here as .sav files. Troubleshooting Tips
Finding this directory is essential when backing up progress, modifying game files, or transferring saves between different editions of the game. Non-Steam Save Locations by Distribution
Or without Steam emu:
If neither of the above works, check the Public user folder. C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\851850\
If you are using a very outdated 3DM crack (from 2020), the save location is inside the game’s Binaries folder.
These two popular cracking groups place their save files in a specific location within your Windows user folders. The files are usually stored here: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\851850\remote\ If you used a RUNE crack, replace CODEX with RUNE : C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\RUNE\851850\remote\
For players of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot who are not using Steam, finding the save file location can be crucial for backing up progress, transferring saves, or troubleshooting. The save file location for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot can vary depending on where you purchased the game and your operating system. Below, I'll outline how to find the save file location on a non-Steam version, typically for the Epic Games Store version on a Windows PC, but also provide some general guidance for other platforms.
Filenames and formats differ across builds; do not assume plain text — most are binary or encrypted. Editing can corrupt saves.
Look for a folder named after the publisher and game, typically starting with NamcoBandaiGames or BANDAINAMCOEntertainment . Inside, open the SystemAppData\wgs folder.
Locate and open the folder named (the internal developer code for the game).