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How to edit a RimWorld save

Back up the .rws file, edit one XML section at a time, and test the save after export.

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Overview

Steps

  1. Create a backup of the .rws save.
  2. Load the file into the browser editor.
  3. Adjust one logical group at a time.
  4. Export and test before replacing the original.

Warnings

  • Do not remove unknown XML nodes.
  • Avoid mass edits unless you understand the save structure.

Helpful reminders

Always back up saves

Keep the original file untouched until the edited version has been verified in-game.

  • Create a backup before editing.
  • Test the edited file first.
  • Keep both original and edited exports.

Before you edit

RimWorld saves are XML-backed and can become inconsistent if you remove or rename the wrong nodes. Keep a clean copy before testing.

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RimWorldEdit colony metadata, save name fields, storyteller seed values, and high-level XML nodes from RimWorld .rws saves.
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Always keep the original save file untouched until the edited file has been tested successfully.