If you are using a or Dodi repack, they often utilize the Goldberg SteamEmu , which moves the save location to: Path: %AppData%\Roaming\Goldberg SteamEmu Saves\1551360 User Experience Review
To understand the save file location, one must first understand how the game stores data. Unlike older titles that saved directly into a folder within the game's installation directory (such as C:\Games\Forza Horizon 5\Saves ), Forza Horizon 5 utilizes the Windows cloud save architecture. This is because the legitimate version of the game relies on the Xbox ecosystem and the Microsoft Store for cloud synchronization. Consequently, even cracked versions must mimic this pathway to function correctly. Therefore, the save files are almost never found in the folder where the game executable resides. Instead, they are buried deep within the Windows user profile folders. forza horizon 5 codex save file location upd
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Steam\RUNE\1551360\remote If you are using a or Dodi repack,
Before installing any FH5 update, manually copy your save folder from its current location to your Desktop. After updating, launch the game once (it will create a fresh save). Then close the game, find the new save folder, and overwrite it with your backup. Consequently, even cracked versions must mimic this pathway