Final Fantasy VII Remake is a good example of why a save-location page must name the storefront, not merely the game. The Steam and Epic releases both use the Documents-based FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE tree but separate data under Steam and EOS, while the Microsoft Store build uses a WGS container. A useful backup therefore starts by identifying which executable/storefront produced the save. Copying the parent folder blindly can mix unrelated metadata and make later troubleshooting harder. SaveEditor treats this hub as a reference for locating and preserving the PC data; it does not infer that slot data is safely interchangeable across every storefront.
Choose the correct backup boundary
For Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the researched PC save location is Windows: Steam: %USERPROFILE%DocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY VII REMAKESteam ; Epic: %USERPROFILE%DocumentsMy GamesFINAL FANTASY VII REMAKEEOS ; Microsoft Store: %LOCALAPPDATA%Packages39EA002F.EXED1_n746a19ndrrjgSystemAppDatawgs. The known save file or folder pattern is Storefront-specific save subfolders beneath the documented FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE profile root.. Close the game and launcher, identify the storefront actually used, and copy the complete matching Steam, EOS, or WGS save directory before replacing any slot. Label the backup with storefront and date. Copying the complete documented save boundary is safer than selecting one visually obvious file, because companion metadata, indexes, backups, or multiple slots can be required together.
Make an offline copy before changing anything
Close the game first, wait for the active launcher to finish writing, then copy the save data to a separate folder that the game and sync client do not watch. Label the copy with the game, storefront, profile, and date. Documented launcher context: Steam, Epic Games Launcher, Microsoft Store. The storefront changes the save root. Do not copy a Steam folder into EOS or WGS and assume the container layout is equivalent.
Account for cloud saves
Steam Cloud, Epic cloud, and Xbox Cloud are documented for their respective storefronts; OneDrive may also affect Documents when folder backup is enabled. Before restoring an older backup, decide which copy should win. If the game or launcher starts while an older manual copy is in place, synchronization can replace it before you confirm that it works. Keep the untouched backup outside the live save path until the restored progress has been opened and saved normally.
Restore without changing format assumptions
The PC releases separate Steam, Epic/EOS, and Microsoft Store WGS storage. Backups should preserve the whole active storefront save directory because slot files and companion metadata can travel together. Compatibility note: PC storefront saves are related game data but their container paths differ. Treat manual cross-store transfer as a separate migration task rather than ordinary restore unless a tested conversion workflow is available. Restore into the matching storefront/profile context whenever possible. Do not rename a save extension, move a folder into a different container type, or assume a console/mobile copy is equivalent unless a tested migration path specifically says so.
Recovery fallback
If progress looks missing, first check Steam versus EOS versus Microsoft Store and whether Documents is redirected by OneDrive. A cloud conflict can restore a newer or older copy after a manual replacement. If the restored copy fails, put the untouched original back first. Then compare location, account/profile, cloud state, and the full directory structure before trying a different backup. The objective is reversible recovery, not repeated destructive experiments on the only copy.
Verification context: Reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, including storefront-specific save roots and cloud support. No game-specific editor is claimed.