If you guys really want to play your version 5 game, its actually quite simple to do.
I say version 5 and that is because this is what is listed in the save game files. The new version is 6 according to the new saves.
Firstly direct yourself to
"Steam\userdata[yourID]\239820\remote"
Open the one you wish you replace with your original. Make sure the one you wish to replace matches. I.E slot_auto from original to slot_auto new one.
Backup the “Steam\userdata[yourID]\239820\remote” folder so we have a redundancy plan in case things go south.
The locations are based on windows vista/7 so your location might vary depending on your OS. Similar concept though.
- Open your old file__0.localstorage with sqllite which is located “C:\Users\LOGGED IN USER\AppData\Local\Game Dev Tycoon\Local Storage”
- Locate slot_auto in the sqllite viewer.
- Double click the value opening the data.
- Copy all the data from top to bottom.
- Open “Steam\userdata[yourID]\239820\remote” slot_auto with a good text editor.
- Select all inside, paste over the new data.
7 .Save. - Find Game Dev Tycoon in the steam application.
- Right click on it and choose properties.
- Click updates, and uncheck cloud synchronization.
- Launch Game Dev Tycoon via steam, load your save game.
If all went well, you should be greeted with
Updated VersionThis save game has been imported from an older version of Game Dev Tycoon. We have re-balanced the game, added new consoles, increased the storyline (runs for 35 years) and added a couple new features. You should be able to continue this save game without issues but if you want to get the full re-worked experience, please consider started a new game.
If you are greeted with a boxed error, your copy and paste went south. Restore and try again.
Good luck and enjoy developing games! smile
I posted this info in other threads but this will likely attract more attention to those who do wish to play their old saves
If you guys are running into problems, ask in this thread and I’ll try to help anyone who needs it.