How to Transfer The Witcher 3 to Another Computer?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a massive open-world RPG that many players spend hundreds of hours exploring. If you’ve played for hours and are getting a new computer, you probably want to keep all your progress, settings, and mods.

The good news is that you don’t need to download the whole game again. This guide will show you how to transfer The Witcher 3 to another computer safely and easily. You’ll be able to move the game, your saved data, and any mods without any trouble.

Preparing to Transfer The Witcher 3 Between PCs

Before you start moving The Witcher 3 to a new computer, it’s a good idea to get everything ready. Taking the time to prepare now will help you avoid problems later. Here are a few important things to check and do first:

➤ Backup Your Game Saves

Your saved games are the most important part of your progress. To keep your progress safe, copy the entire gamesaves folder and save it somewhere secure, like a USB drive, an external hard drive, or a cloud service. Where your save files are stored depends on which version of the game you have. In most cases, you can find them here:

C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents\The Witcher 3\gamesaves

➤ Find Out Which Version of the Game You Have

Next, check how you installed the game. Did you get it through Steam, GOG Galaxy, or Epic Games Launcher? This is important because the game files are stored in different places depending on the platform.

Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3

GOG Galaxy: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\The Witcher 3

Epic Games: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\The Witcher3

➤ Backup Mods (If You Use Them)

If you've added any mods to the game, don't forget to back them up too. Mods can change how the game looks or works. If you want to transfer The Witcher 3 mods to another computer, copy them along with the game files.

Most of the time, your mods are stored in a folder called Mods inside the game installation folder. For example, if you use Steam, it might be located at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3\Mods

➤ Check Storage Space on Your New PC

Before copying the game files, make sure your new computer has enough free space. The Witcher 3 can take up around 35–50 GB, depending on whether you have all the DLCs and mods installed.

Also, remember that mods and saved games take up extra space. It’s a good idea to leave a bit of extra room in case you want to install more mods or future updates.

Step-by-Step: How to Transfer The Witcher 3 to Another Computer?

Now that everything is ready, it’s time to start the transfer process. To make things easier, we recommend using AnyViewer. It is a free remote desktop tool that lets you access and transfer files between two computers with ease. It’s especially helpful if your old and new PCs are not physically near each other.

Why Use AnyViewer?

No need for USB drives or hard drives.

Fast and secure transfer over the internet.

Simple setup with no complicated configuration.

Supports file transfers, screen sharing, and full remote control features.

Follow these steps to transfer The Witcher 3 to another computer using AnyViewer:

Step 1. Install and open AnyViewer on both the source and destination computers.

Step 2. Create an AnyViewer account and log in on both computers.

Step 3. On your source PC, select the destination PC from the device list, then choose File Transfer.

Step 4. In the file transfer window, navigate to the folder where The Witcher 3 is installed on your source PC.  If you want to transfer The Witcher 3 game saves or mods between computers, just browse to the correct folders using the file path mentioned earlier.

Step 5: Open your game launcher, verify the game files if needed, and launch the game. Your saved progress and mods should load as usual. However, if the game versions are different on the two PCs, some mods might not work correctly. To avoid issues, make sure your mods are compatible with the version of the game you're using.

Conclusion

Transferring The Witcher 3 to another computer doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right preparation and tools, you can move everything (game files, saves, and mods) without losing any progress.

A remote access tool like AnyViewer makes the process even easier. It provides a safe and convenient way to transfer The Witcher 3 between PCs, especially if you want to avoid using USB drives or external storage. Plus, AnyViewer also lets you remotely play The Witcher 3 on another device, giving you even more flexibility.