How To Transfer Your Ball X Pit Demo Save to the Full Release

If the automatic save migration failed when you installed the full release of Ball x Pit on your desktop or laptop, follow these simple steps to copy your progress:

1. Locate the Demo Save Folder:

First, you need to find the folder containing your demo progress. Navigate to the following location on your PC:

(Note: Replace "YourUserName" with your actual Windows username. The AppData folder is often hidden, so you may need to enable "Show hidden files" in your File Explorer options.)

2. Copy the Contents:

Once inside the demo folder, copy all the contents.

3. Locate the Full Game Save Folder:

Next, navigate to the save location for the full version of the game:

4. Paste the Files:

Paste the files you copied from the demo folder into this new location. If prompted to replace any existing files, confirm that you want to replace them. This will overwrite the empty or new save files with your existing demo progress.

The next time you launch the full release of Ball x Pit, all your previous playtime, unlocks, and high-score data will be ready and waiting!

Steam Deck Save Transfer: The Linux Path

Playing the demo on the Steam Deck offers a fantastic portable experience, and you absolutely can transfer that progress, too. Since the Steam Deck operates on a Linux-based system, the file paths are slightly different, but the process is the same: copy and paste.

1. Switch to Desktop Mode:

On your Steam Deck, hold down the Power button and select Switch to Desktop Mode.

2. Open the File Browser:

Open the file browser application (Dolphin).

3. Locate the Demo Save Folder:

Navigate to the following complex file path:

4. Copy the Contents:

Inside the demo folder, copy all the files.

5. Locate the Full Game Save Folder:

Now, navigate to the full game’s save location. Note that the numeric compatibility folder ID is different from the demo’s:

6. Paste the Files:

Paste the files into this new folder. Confirm the replacement of any existing files when prompted.

You can now switch back to Game Mode, launch Ball x Pit, and pick up exactly where you left off on your handheld device!

Quick Reference: Ball x Pit Save File Locations

For future backups or troubleshooting, here are the standard save file locations for the full game:

A Note on Steam Cloud & Features

It’s worth mentioning that Ball x Pit supports Steam Cloud, meaning once you get your save file working in the full release, your progress will automatically upload when you close the game and sync across any device you play on. This is a huge convenience for players who switch between PC and Steam Deck.

The game also fully supports other Steam features, including Family Sharing, leaderboards, and Steam Input, and is officially Verified for Steam Deck, making it a fantastic addition to your portable library! Now that your progress is safe, go back to the pit and chase those high scores!