This guide is provided for educational purposes. Always ensure you own the games you emulate and comply with applicable laws in your region.
[Current Date] Subject: Understanding the default and new user folder setup for Ryujinx (Nintendo Switch Emulator) ryujinx folder new
If you are upgrading to a new Ryujinx setup and want to keep your game progress, moving your data is straightforward: Go to your Ryujinx directory. Copy the entire contents of bis\user\save . Open your new Ryujinx folder. Navigate to bis\user\save and paste the folders. This guide is provided for educational purposes
If you are starting fresh, just unzip the emulator and run it—everything will be created for you automatically. If you are upgrading, remember to drag your old bis and system folders into your new directory! Copy the entire contents of bis\user\save
Note: You may need to enable "Show Hidden Files" in Windows File Explorer to see this folder. Linux (including EmuDeck/Steam Deck)
On first run, Ryujinx creates its data folder in the user’s profile directory. This is the installation directory, but the Ryujinx data folder .
Disclaimer: Ryujinx is an emulator designed for educational and archival purposes. You must own the original Nintendo Switch games and legally dump your own keys and firmware. This article does not condone piracy.