If you play on PC or mobile, get into the habit of manually copying your save folders to a safe location. If you play on a console, ensure your cloud sync features are turned on. Your farm represents hundreds of hours of creativity—make sure it stays safe. If you want to move your specific files, let me know: What are you currently playing on? What device do you want to transfer your save to?

The official Stardew Valley website provides a comprehensive Missing/Corrupt Save File Troubleshooting Guide. The recommended steps include:

: Experts on the Stardew Valley Forums recommend manually copying these folders to an external drive or cloud service to prevent data loss .

Note: Always be careful when editing raw save files. Always make a backup before you open a file in Notepad++.

From Finder, click Go » Go to Folder, then paste the path.

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The most basic editing method involves opening your save file (the YourFarmerName_123456789 file) with a program that supports XML formatting, such as Notepad++ or even Windows' built-in Notepad.