Does Epic Games store data?

For example, if you create an Epic account, we will generally store the personal data associated with your Epic account for as long as needed to maintain your account, provide the Epic Services you requested, enforce any terms that apply and govern your use of the Epic Services, and maintain appropriate records to ...
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Does Epic Games save your game data?

If the game supports Cloud saves, you'll keep any progress you've already made. If the game does not support Cloud saves, uninstalling a game from Epic Games Launcher might delete the files from the install location which could include the save files.
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Where is Epic Games save data stored?

Many games on the Epic Games Store support the Cloud Save feature. With Cloud Saves, your save files will be automatically stored on the cloud, making you able to use the same save files between different devices.
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Is it safe to use Epic Games Store?

Epic proactively protects accounts from compromise, and we encourage our community to use tools such as two-factor authentication to help protect their accounts.
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What is the Epic Games data controversy?

Epic Games has responded to claims by a ransomware group, which stated that it had hacked the company and stolen around 189GB of data including emails, passwords, and source code. “We are investigating but there is currently zero evidence that these claims are legitimate,” the company stated.
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Does Epic Games collect your data?

We collect personal information for the business and commercial purposes described in “How Do We Use Information?” above. Epic does not sell or share (as those are defined in the CCPA) the personal information we collect.
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Why avoid Epic Games?

The Epic Games Store has very aggressive, anti-consumer business practices; and quite a poorly put-together digital storefront that a lot of people do not trust with their data. There are a few Steam fanboys out there who are merely brand loyal, but that doesn't make the above any less true.
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Is Epic Games 100% safe?

Epic Game Store is a safe application, as well as a safe store to purchase games. If you're concerned about background processes you can open up task manager and view all the running processes on your system, just be sure to not stop anything that's vital to your system hardware, or windows itself.
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Can we trust Epic Games?

Yes, Epic Games uses a verification process to ensure that developers or publishers are the brands they claim to be.
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Is Epic Games a Chinese company?

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and has dozens of offices worldwide. Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology.
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Why don't Epic Games have cloud saves?

As Cloud Save is an opt-in feature for end-users, ensure it has been enabled in your Epic Games Launcher before you begin testing. While Cloud Save is typically enabled by default for installed games, it is recommended that you confirm the setting has been enabled to avoid any issues.
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Is Fortnite data saved online?

Yes. As long as you've linked your Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Switch or Mobile account to your Epic Games account, any content you purchased (except V-Bucks) and progress you make is accessible across all platforms. Note: Each console/platform must be linked to the same Epic Games account.
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Where is fortnite game data stored?

Double-click Users > Your Name > AppData > Local > FortniteGame > Saved > Logs.
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Where are Epic Games saves stored?

You can find the saved game data at the Windows or Epic Games Launcher paths specified there. Launch File Explorer to open the Windows or Epic Games Launcher saved data path specified for your game on its PCGamingWiki page. Right-click the game's saved game folder and select Copy.
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Do you keep free Epic Games forever?

Epic will be offering a new free game available each week. When you claim a free game, it's yours to keep - even after the game is no longer available to new customers for free.
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What happens if I delete Epic Games?

Note: Uninstalling the Epic Games Launcher does remove all the games you have installed on your computer. Once the Epic Games Launcher is reinstalled you will be able to download any games you own on your Epic Games account that were removed.
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Can I trust Epic Games with my SSN?

Social Security Number verification (available only in the US) Your first name, last name, date of birth, address, zip code and the last 4 digits of your social security number (SSN) are checked against a government database to confirm you're an adult.
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Does Epic Games save your games?

Epic Games Launcher has a Cloud Save feature that can back up saved data. This feature automatically backs up saved game progress to Epic's online cloud service. If you've created a new save file, be sure to enable Epic Games Cloud Saves to back this up to Epic's online cloud service: Open the Epic Games Launcher.
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Are Epic Games accounts safe?

Epic proactively protects your account from compromise using a number of technologies. We identify and challenge automated login attempts with CAPTCHA puzzles, apply strict rate limits, and block suspicious login requests and account management actions.
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Is Epic Games virus safe?

You can download it, Epic Launcher doesn't have a virus.
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Did Epic Games have a data leak?

What type of data was leaked? The data leaked included email addresses, passwords, and usernames.
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Is Epic Games losing money?

Despite all this, the Epic Games Store is yet to turn a profit for Epic, and remains a loss leader as it approaches its fifth birthday in December. Confirmation comes from Epic itself during the ongoing Epic versus Google court case, as reported by The Verge.
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What is the controversy with Epic Games?

The agreement, reached on 12 February, represents the end of a legal battle initiated in the US by Hanagami, who accused Epic Games of infringing his copyrighted choreography by incorporating elements of it into a virtual animation, known as an emote, that players could purchase in Fortnite.
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What are the negatives of Epic Games?

For example, it lacks community features such as forums or user reviews that are essential for gamers looking for recommendations or discussions. Additionally, the launcher does not support certain features like achievements, which some players enjoy tracking.
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Is Epic Games failing?

User reports indicate no current problems at Epic Games Store.
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