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Where is My Winter Car Save File? (2026 Location Guide)

📅 2026-01-06

Quick Summary

Struggling to find your My Winter Car save files? They are hidden deep in the AppData folder. This guide will show you exactly where savefile.txt is located on Windows and Steam Deck.

Windows Save Location

On Windows 10 and 11, save files are stored in the LocalLow directory.

Standard Path

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\LocalLow\Amistech\My Winter Car\

The Shortcut (Recommended)

You don't need to manually navigate folders. Use this shortcut:

  1. Press Win + R on your keyboard.
  2. Paste this code into the Run box: 
    %localappdata%low/Amistech/My Winter Car/
  3. Press Enter.

Windows Run Window Input Save Path

Key Files Explained

Once inside the folder, look for these specific files:

1. savefile.txt

This is your main save.

  • Stores: Money, hunger, fatigue, weather, time.
  • Use it to: Add money or reset survival stats.

2. carparts.txt

This is your car's data.

  • Stores: Part locations, bolt tightness, wear levels.
  • Use it to: Fix broken engines or locate lost parts.

3. Other Files

  • options.txt: Graphics and audio settings.
  • keys.txt: Key bindings.

My Winter Car Save Folder Content

Steam Deck / Linux Location

On Steam Deck, the game runs via Proton, making the path more complex. Switch to Desktop Mode to find it.

Path

/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/[GameID]/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Amistech/My Winter Car/

Pro Tip

The [GameID] might change during early access. To find it quickly:

  1. Go to compatdata.
  2. Sort folders by "Date Modified".
  3. The most recently modified folder is usually MWC.

Why You Must Backup

Amistech's physics engine is notoriously chaotic. Your car will eventually glitch into the ground or fly into space.

Since My Winter Car has Permadeath, a single bug can wipe out 50 hours of progress. Always backup savefile.txt manually to a safe folder.

How to Edit Your Save

Found the file? Now let's edit it.

Using MWC Editor (Web)

We built a safe, online tool to replace the old .exe editors.

  1. Go to mwceditor.com.
  2. Paste the %localappdata%low path when selecting files.
  3. Upload savefile.txt to edit money or carparts.txt to fix bolts.

MWC Editor Online Tool Interface

Summary: Remember the shortcut %localappdata%low/Amistech/My Winter Car/, and you'll never lose your save frame again. Happy wrenching!

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