To complete or replace your Wrestling Empire save data (the "Save.bytes" file), you can manually swap the file to unlock all characters, titles, and accurate names. This is commonly done to restore a "complete paper" or "100% unlocked" state. Save File Locations
The "Save.bytes" file is located in different directories depending on your platform: PC (Steam/Windows): %AppData%\LocalLow\MDickie\Wrestling Empire\
InternalStorage/Android/data/com.MDickie.WrestlingEmpire/files/
Typically requires a file manager like iMazing to access the app container's Nintendo Switch: Save data is managed via the system's Data Management settings
and cannot be easily swapped with external files without a modified console. How to Install a Complete Save Backup Your Current Save: Locate your existing Save.bytes file and move it to a safe folder or rename it (e.g., Save.bytes.bak ). Swapping files will overwrite all your current career progress Download a New Save:
Find a "100% Unlocked" or "Real Names" save file from community hubs like the Steam Workshop/Guides or YouTube creators like NMZ Gaming Replace the File: Drag and drop the downloaded Save.bytes into the appropriate folder for your device. Restart the Game: wrestling empire save data
Ensure the game is completely closed before swapping the files for the changes to take effect. Critical Tips Legends Roster Warning:
If you use a save file containing custom rosters, some creators suggest changing the location
of every wrestler in the "Legends" roster to prevent them from vanishing after a few in-game weeks. Cross-Platform Transfer: You can move your Save.bytes PC and Android
simply by copying and pasting the file into the respective directories listed above. Steam Cloud: If you are on PC, be aware that Steam Cloud
may try to overwrite your new file with your old cloud data. You may need to disable Cloud Sync temporarily while swapping. (like WWE 2025 names) or just a base 100% unlocked Wrestling Empire: HCTP (Save data) || HGDIY To complete or replace your Wrestling Empire save
Few things are worse than launching Wrestling Empire only to see a black screen or an infinite loading wheel. This usually means saveData.dat is corrupted.
Can you take your Switch career and play it on your PC? Yes, but with a massive asterisk.
All versions of Wrestling Empire use the same saveData.dat binary format. In theory, the file is cross-platform compatible. In practice, here is the reality:
saveData.dat from your PC to the Android folder, and the game will read it..dat file out of an iTunes backup. This is not for casual users.What transfers?
Q: Can I have multiple careers without losing my main save?
A: No built-in slots. But you can manually swap savegame.bin files. Keep separate files like career1.bin, career2.bin and rename to savegame.bin when you want to play that one. Part 5: Corruption & Recovery – Fixing a
Q: Does uninstalling the game delete my save?
A: On PC/Android, uninstall usually does not delete the save folder. On iOS/Switch, it may delete everything. Always back up first.
Q: My save file is huge (over 10 MB). Is that normal?
A: Yes. The more weeks you’ve played and the more custom characters you’ve made, the larger the file grows. 5–20 MB is typical.
Q: Can I recover a deleted save?
A: On PC, check Recycle Bin. On Android, try a data recovery app (root may be needed). Otherwise, no.
Causes: Game crash during autosave, low disk space, mod conflicts (PC), or improper shutdown. Fixes:
savegame.bin and rename savegame_backup.bin to savegame.bin.