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Warning: downloading or using pirated save files or cracked game content can introduce malware, violate terms of service, and may prevent legitimate online features. The guidance below is informational; follow laws and platform terms.
Start ForzaHorizon5.exe as Administrator. The game should load directly into the Horizon Outpost with all items unlocked.
Some older CODEX releases or repacks (like from DODI or FitGirl) might place saves in:
%appdata%\CODEX\ForzaHorizon5
(Type %appdata% in Run, then navigate to CODEX > ForzaHorizon5 > Remote)
| Action | Path / Command |
|--------|----------------|
| Open Save Folder | Win+R → %localappdata%\ForzaHorizon5 |
| Backup Saves | Copy Storage & Saved Games folders |
| Fix Corruption | Delete Storage contents, relaunch game |
| Change Steam ID | Edit steam_emu.ini in game install folder |
| Antivirus Exclusion | Add %localappdata%\ForzaHorizon5 & game folder |
By following this guide, you should be able to manage, backup, and restore your Forza Horizon 5 CODEX/EMPRESS save files without losing your hard-earned cars and progress. When in doubt, always keep a fresh backup before experimenting with downloaded saves or mods.
In the context of Forza Horizon 5 , "CODEX" refers to a specific cracking group that provided an unofficial version of the game. A CODEX save game is the progress file generated by this version, often sought by players who want to transfer progress between different game versions (like Empress or FitGirl) or use a "100% completion" file. Save File Location
For the CODEX version, the save files are typically stored in a public directory rather than the standard user AppData folder: Path: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\CODEX\1551360 save game forza horizon 5 codex
Subfolder: Progress is usually found within a remote folder inside this directory. How to Use a Downloaded Save File
If you have downloaded a "100% completion" or "Unlimited Money" save file, you must correctly place and configure it for the game to recognize it.
Backup: Always copy your existing 1551360 folder to a safe location before making changes.
Replace: Delete the original 1551360 folder in the path above and paste the new one you downloaded.
Steam ID Configuration: Some save files require you to match the SteamID or AccountId in the game's configuration files.
Find the steam_emu.ini file in your game's installation folder.
Locate the line # AccountId = 0 (or similar) and change the number to match the ID required by the save file. Migrating Between Versions Warning: downloading or using pirated save files or
If you are moving from an older version (like Empress) to a newer CODEX-based repack (like FitGirl), you often need to manually rename files within the remote folder to match the new version's user ID.
Detailed guides for this process are frequently updated on community forums like Reddit's CrackSupport.
Forza Horizon 5 FitGirl/Codex Save Location : r/CrackSupport
Here’s a straightforward write-up for a Forza Horizon 5 (CODEX) saved game file.
It assumes the user is looking for a 100% or near-complete save (cars, money, events unlocked).
Instead of downloading someone else’s save, consider using Cheat Engine or FHM (Forza Horizon Mods) tools on the CODEX version. This allows you to:
Tools like FH5 Save Editor (available on GitHub) let you manually edit your own user_ file without risking corruption.
Navigate up one level from the remote folder to ...\CODEX\1551360\.
Open steam_emu.ini with Notepad. (Type %appdata% in Run, then navigate to CODEX
Find the line that says:
#AccountId=0 or UserName=CODEX
Change it to match the save file you downloaded. If the save file name is user_123456789, change the line to:
AccountId=123456789
(Remove the # symbol to uncomment the line).
Alternatively, some repacks use a emu.ini or goldberg.json. Look for "account_id" or "user_id".
Unlike legitimate copies that store saves in Documents\My Games\ForzaHorizon5 or Steam’s userdata folder, the CODEX/EMPRESS release uses a Goldberg emulator or similar crack. The save path is typically located inside your AppData folder.
Default Path for CODEX/EMPRESS:
%localappdata%\ForzaHorizon5
(To quickly access this, press Windows Key + R, type %localappdata%, and press Enter. Then open the ForzaHorizon5 folder.)
Inside this folder, you will see: