How do I move Ubisoft Games to another drive?

How to Move Ubisoft Games to Another Drive?

As you upgrade your storage or wish to free up space on your primary drive, transferring your Ubisoft games to an external drive is a seamless process. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process to relocate your Ubisoft games to a different drive.

Select the Right Drive

Before beginning, ensure the destination drive has sufficient space to store your games. It is crucial to select the right drive, whether it’s an internal or external solid-state drive (SSD) or a traditional hard disk drive (HDD).

Method 1: Manual Copy and Move

1. Navigate to the game directory: Go to the game folder or directory on your existing drive (e.g., C:Program FilesUbisoftUbisoft Game Launchergames).
2. Create a backup: Create a backup of your game folder or directory before proceeding with the transfer process. You can use external drives or cloud storage services for backing up your data.
3. Copy the files: Copy the entire game directory or folder to the desired external drive (e.g., D:Games).

Method 2: Ubisoft Connect PC Settings

If you use Ubisoft Connect for game management, you can utilize its built-in setting to move your games.

1. Open Ubisoft Connect PC: Log in to your Ubisoft account on the Ubisoft Connect application on your PC.
2. Settings: Click on the Settings icon, represented by a small gear icon.
3. Downloads: Click on the Downloads section, where you can change the download location for your games.

To move an installed game:

1. Right-click on the game from the Library menu.
2. Open File Location: Click Open File Location from the context menu.
3. Move: Locate the game folder or directory on your external drive.
4. Rename (optional): You may choose to rename the directory or folder for organization.
5. Save changes: Save your changes after completing the transfer.

Benefits of Moving Games

1. Increased Storage: Free up space on your primary drive and offload your games to external storage.
2. Organized Storage: Segregate your games according to genre, series, or platform for better file organization.
3. Data Protection: Secure your games by keeping them backed up on external drives.

Troubleshooting

Error 1: Unable to locate game data or files. Ensure accurate folder and directory names.

Error 2: Installation corrupted. Restart the Ubisoft Connect application or seek technical support from Ubisoft support channels.

Best Practice:

• Regularly back up your games using an external drive or cloud storage service.
• Separate games by genre or category for easier navigation.
• Organize files within games directories for easy data location.
• Verify that installed games are fully transferred without issues.

By following the outlined steps, you successfully transferred your Ubisoft games to a different drive, creating more storage space on your primary drive. This easy process ensures you maintain all your game data, accessible at your fingertips.

Referenced articles:

1. https://www.partitionwizard.com/help/how-do-i-move-my-c-to-d-drive.html
2. https://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/faq/articledetail?id=14885417&lang=en_US

Remember to check your devices for compatibility before attempting these methods.