Now go forth, Taken. And may your loot be ever legendary—whether you earn it or share it.
Grim Dawn is widely celebrated as one of the best modern action role-playing games (ARPGs) in the post- Diablo 2 era. Developed by Crate Entertainment, it offers deep character customization, a gritty Lovecraftian world, and thousands of hours of replayability. However, unlike many "live service" ARPGs (such as Path of Exile or Diablo 4 ), Grim Dawn uses local save files stored directly on your computer. Grim Dawn Save File Sharing
This architectural decision opens the door to a powerful, yet controversial, practice: . Now go forth, Taken
If you found this guide helpful, consider supporting the Grim Dawn modding community or purchasing the Forgotten Gods and Ashes of Malmouth expansions, which add hundreds more items and classes to share. Developed by Crate Entertainment, it offers deep character
(both you and your friend). Step 2 – Close Grim Dawn. Step 3 – Navigate to Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\save\main . Step 4 – Locate Warlord_100.gdc and Warlord_100.gsh . Step 5 – Copy both files to a new folder called Warlord_Share . Step 6 – Zip that folder. Step 7 – Upload to Google Drive, send link to friend. Step 8 – Friend downloads, unzips, and places both files into their own save/main . Step 9 – Friend launches Grim Dawn, renames character from "Warlord_100" to "BobTheWarlord" (to avoid ID conflict). Step 10 – Enjoy multiplayer. Part 9: Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Can I get banned from Steam for sharing Grim Dawn saves? No. Grim Dawn has no anti-cheat system. Crate Entertainment explicitly allows local save modification. Q2: Does save sharing work between GOG and Steam versions? Yes. The save files are identical. Just ensure both are updated to the same game version. Q3: Will achievements unlock if I share a max-level save? Yes and no. Some achievements (like "Reach Level 100") will pop immediately upon loading. Others (like "Kill 10,000 Aetherials") may not retroactively track. Q4: How do I remove the Cheater flag from a shared save? You cannot. The flag is permanent on that character. However, you can transfer all gear to a new, fresh character using the shared stash, and that new character will not have the flag (but the gear origin might still be suspicious to purists). Q5: Can shared saves be used on Xbox or PlayStation versions? No. Console versions (Xbox One, PS4, PS5) have encrypted, non-accessible save files. This guide is for PC only. Part 10: Conclusion – Share Responsibly Grim Dawn save file sharing is a powerful feature that exemplifies the best of old-school PC gaming: player freedom. It allows you to backup your legacy, experiment with wild builds, and help friends skip grueling grinds. However, with that power comes responsibility.
Share your Level 100 Warlord (with gear) with a friend.