, a tool used to emulate Steam's online features and multiplayer APIs for local area networks (LAN) or offline play without the Steam client. Core Details & Purpose
Depending on the specific emulator script used (such as Goldberg, CODEX, or SmartSteamEmu), your 5DM City save files are typically found in one of the following directory pathways: The AppData Path (Most Common)
C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\ \Saved\SaveGames\
Detection/ban fears (multiplayer):
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Colossal Order\Cities Skylines II\Saves\ 5dm city steamemu saves
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If you don't see the "5DM_CITY" folder in %appdata% , search your game's root directory (where the .exe is located) for files like configSC.n16 or configTC.n16 . Those are configuration files that indicate the game is pulling saves from a local folder, such as \SteamEmu\Saves or a specific \save\ directory within the game files.
For most SteamEmu emulators, the game creates a specific folder in your Windows AppData directory.
Scenario: You have a save from a RUNE or FLT crack, but you want to use the 5DM City SteamEMU version because it has working DLC. , a tool used to emulate Steam's online
This article dives deep into the ecosystem. By the end, you will not only know where to find your save files but also how to hex-edit, rename, and migrate them without losing 80 hours of progress.
your official Steam save location (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[YourSteamID]\... ). Copy the save files from the SteamEmu folder. Paste them into the official Steam save folder.
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Goldberg SteamEmu Saves\[AppID]\remote [Game Folder]\Ali213\Saves C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\[AppID]\remote 2. Finding the AppID for 5DM City To locate the correct folder, you need the game's . You can find this by: Opening the steam_emu.ini SteamConfig.ini file in the game's main folder. Looking for the line that says AppId = [Number]
This forces the new emulator to generate the correct folder structure. Step 3: Overwrite the Files Go to the newly created save directory. Copy your original save files from your desktop backup. If you don't see the "5DM_CITY" folder in
The primary path for Goldberg emulator settings and universal profile saves is: C:\Users\ \AppData\Roaming\Goldberg SteamEmu Saves Revealing the Hidden AppData Directory
: It tricks games into thinking they are running on an authenticated Steam account. Save File Locations
Most Steam emulators store saves in a centralized "Storage" or "Saves" folder within the game directory or in your system's SteamEmu/Goldberg Emulator