Windows
Where Are New World Settings Stored?
New World user data and settings on PC under Amazon Games' AGS folder in LocalAppData.
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New World keeps client settings and user data under an AGS folder in LocalAppData. Characters and world progress are server-side.
Local backups serve settings migration. Reinstalls never threaten characters, which return on login regardless.
Where New World stores this, by platform
Windows
%LOCALAPPDATA%\AGS\New World
Holds user settings and client data. Exact subfolder naming shifts between New World updates; copy the whole tree with the game closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up New World settings?
Copy the user data folder with the game closed. Settings and UI state travel together; characters and companies live on Amazon servers.
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