Ubisoft Change Install Location: Easy Guide to Move Games

Running out of space on your primary drive? Want to speed up your Ubisoft Connect games by moving them to an SSD? While Ubisoft Connect doesn't offer a built-in relocation tool, manually moving your games is straightforward. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions, helping you relocate your games safely and efficiently.

Getting Started: Preparing for the Move

Before you begin, take these crucial steps to ensure a smooth and problem-free relocation:

1. Close Ubisoft Connect: Completely close the Ubisoft Connect application. This prevents conflicts and potential data corruption.

2. Back Up Your Save Games: This is paramount! Losing your game progress would be incredibly frustrating. Locate your save files (the location varies depending on the game) and copy them to a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage.

3. Check Available Space: Ensure your target drive (where you're moving the games) has sufficient free space. Modern games can be quite large.

Two Methods for Moving Your Games: Choose Your Path

There are two main approaches to moving your Ubisoft Connect games: "Move then Delete" and "Delete then Move." Both work, but have subtle differences in risk and speed.

Method 1: Move Then Delete (Safer Option)

This method prioritizes safety. You move the game files first, test, and then delete the old files. This lets you easily revert if issues arise.

1. Locate the Game Folder: Find the game's folder in your Ubisoft installation directory (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher, but might vary).

2. Copy the Game Folder: Copy (don't cut and paste) the entire game folder to your new destination drive.

3. Test the Game: Launch Ubisoft Connect. It should detect the game in its new location. Play a short section to verify everything works correctly.

4. Delete the Old Folder: Only after successful testing, delete the original game folder from its old location.

Pros: Safer; easily reversible if problems occur. Cons: Slightly slower; requires more steps.

Method 2: Delete Then Move (Faster, Riskier)

This method is faster but involves more risk. You delete the original game files before moving the copied files. Use this only if you're confident and have a reliable backup.

1. Close Ubisoft Connect: Ensure Ubisoft Connect is closed.

2. Delete the Original Folder: Delete the game's folder from its original location. Double-check you're deleting the correct folder!

3. Copy from Backup: Copy the game folder (from your backup!) to the new location.

4. Verify the Game: Launch Ubisoft Connect; it should detect the game.

Pros: Quicker; frees up space immediately. Cons: Risky; irreversible if something goes wrong; requires a perfect backup.

Troubleshooting: Common Problems and Solutions

• Game Won't Launch: Verify the game path within Ubisoft Connect is correct. Restart your computer. Ensure no conflicting programs are running.
• File Errors: Verify the game files through Ubisoft Connect. If that fails, reinstalling from the Ubisoft platform may be necessary (Method 2 is the safer option here).
• Save Game Issues: Ensure you restored your save files to the correct location after using Method 2. Again, check the game's specific save file location online.

Verifying the Installation: The Final Step

After moving your game, launch it to ensure everything functions correctly. If it loads and plays without issues, you've successfully relocated your Ubisoft game!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I move games between different operating systems (Windows to macOS, for example)?

A: No, this isn't directly supported. Ubisoft games are platform-specific.

Q: What's the best storage type for games?

A: Solid State Drives (SSDs) offer drastically faster loading times compared to Hard Disk Drives (HDDs).

Remember, backing up your saves is critical. By following these steps, managing your Ubisoft game library's storage location becomes much easier. Happy gaming!