How to locate GTA 5 Directory Folder

In this article, you will learn how to access GTA 5 directory location in Windows 7/8/10/11, find, locate, search, and look for GTA V directory location in Windows for all GTA V editions on Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher, Epic Games, and even on pirated version of Grand Theft Auto V for PC.

We will address of directory location for Grand Theft Auto v and other games on PC. You will also learn how to find GTA V save file location in Windows for pc and after that you will easily be able to access root folder of GTA V. You will also learn what game directory is and what game directory is used for and our in this case we will be talking about one of a kind GTA 5 can’t find GTA v save folder.

What is game Directory?

Basically, a directory is a folder which contain all the games files in your computer. There are quite a few reasons why you should know where your game is installed, and one of them is to modify the game manually. Yes! Sometimes many users do small tweaks in the game to make it more personalize for example they customize graphic settings manually for more optimal performance, but the customization can harm your game so let the experts deal with those and do your best to make changes within game settings.

Why many users failed to find game directory?

Say, You have installed or save a game in your computer, but you install that with game’s installation program. There is usually an option to choose a folder to install the game, and sometimes we just install it in its default location, and we do not know where the game is getting installed.

This issue is typically face by steam and epic games users because they just have the option to install the game and not customize the installation path before installation begins which is a bit weird, but this is how some programs works so, this guide is a perfect method to find game directory easily in few seconds.

How to locate GTA V Directory Location

There are more than few editions of GTA 5 and you can access the Game Directory from where you have installed the game in local drive. Below is a detailed guide for all Steam, Epic Games, Rockstar Games Launcher, and other offline editions.

How to open GTA 5 directory in steam

• Open Steam App
• Go to your Library
• Right-click a game
• Select Properties from the context menu.
• In the Properties window, go to the Local Files tab
• Click Browse Local Files
• File Explorer will open to where the game’s local files are stored.

You can also open GTA 5 Directory using below address directly from your windows.

GTA 5 Steam Directory Location:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common

How to open GTA 5 directory in Epic Games

• Open Epic Games App
• Go to your Library
• Right-click a game
• Select game directory

You can also open Grand Theft Auto V Directory using the below address directly from windows.

GTA 5 Epic Games Directory Location:

C:\Program Files\Epic Games[Game Name]

For some editions
C:\ProgramData\Epic\EpicGamesLauncher\Data\Manifests
C:\ProgramData\Epic\UnrealEngineLauncher

How to open GTA 5 directory in Rockstar Games Launcher

• Open Rockstar Games Launcher
• Hover over left to Grand Theft Auto V
• Click on Setting from top right
• Look for View installation folder option
• Click on “OPEN”.
• File Explorer will open to where the game’s local files are stored.

You can also open GTA 5 directory using below address directly from PC Windows.

GTA 5 Rockstar Games Launcher Directory Location:

C:\ProgramData\Rockstar\Grand Theft Auto V

How to open GTA 5 directory in Windows

• Open ‘This PC’ from desktop
• Open drive with Grand Theft Auto V installed
• Open Game folder
• Your game folder is your game’s directory

You can also open GTA V directory using the below address from its default installation location.

GTA 5 Pirated Directory Location:

C:\Program Files\Games\Grand Theft Auto V

I hope these steps helped you in locating the Game folder. If you have a question or suggestion, feel free to share in the comment section below.

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