Right-click your ACU.exe and select Run as Administrator . This often fixes permission issues where the game is blocked from writing to the save folder.

Often located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\ \720\ .

Many players use the AC Save Tool to re-encrypt files. You must set the encryption ID to match the long string of numbers/letters found in your Ubisoft Connect account folder .

If using a launcher, go to settings and uncheck Enable Cloud Save Synchronization . This prevents the launcher from overwriting your local progress with older data. 3. Converting or Using "Crack" Saves on Legit Copies

Moving a save from a cracked version to a legitimate copy is not a simple "copy-paste" because saves are encrypted to specific User IDs.

If your game runs but fails to record progress, try these steps:

Depending on your version of the game, the save file location varies significantly:

Add your game folder to the Windows Security Exclusions list. Antivirus software sometimes prevents the game from creating or modifying .sav files.