How to Move Your Epic Games Installation to a New Location
Learn the step-by-step process to move your Epic Games location and manage your game files efficiently without losing progress.
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To move your Epic Games location, close the Launcher and copy the game folder to your desired location. Next, open the Launcher, click on the game, and start the installation in the new location. Once it begins, stop the download, exit the Launcher, replace the new folder with the copied one, and restart the Launcher to resume the download in its new location.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I move Epic Games to a different drive without reinstalling? Yes, by copying the game folder to a new drive and using the Epic Games Launcher to relocate the installation, you can move games without a full reinstall.
- Does moving Epic Games affect my saved game progress? No, moving the game files does not affect saved game progress as long as the game’s save data is stored separately or synced through the cloud.
- How do I change the default installation folder in Epic Games Launcher? You can change the default install location in the Epic Games Launcher settings under the 'Install Location' option before starting a new game download.