Windrose Save File Map Guide
Learn how Windrose save file maps work, why your map is different, how to find your save file, and how seed-based maps help explore your world.
What Is a Save File Map?
A save file map uses your Windrose world data or seed to show the islands, resources, POIs, and locations generated in your own game.
Personalized View
See your actual world layout, not a generic map.
Accurate Markers
Resource and POI locations match your game.
Unique to You
Your save file generates a one-of-a-kind map.
Why Windrose Maps Are Different
Windrose worlds are procedurally generated, which means each player's world can have different island layouts, resource locations, and POI positions.
Procedural Generation
Windrose uses an algorithm to generate world content randomly.
Seed-Based Worlds
Each save file has a seed that determines world layout.
Player Differences
Playing with different seeds = different maps.
What Is a Seed?
A seed is a value used by the game to generate your world layout. If two players use different seeds, their maps may look different.
Unique Identifier
Your seed is the key to your world generation.
Reproducible
Using the same seed can recreate the same world.
Personalized Maps
Your seed lets you generate a custom map.
How to Find Your Save File
Locate your Windrose save file to generate a personalized map.
Windows Location
TBD - Waiting for confirmed path from game documentation.
Steam Version
TBD - Steam cloud saves may have different paths.
Server Files
Server admins need file access permissions.
Note: Save file paths are TBD and waiting for official game documentation to confirm. Check Steam or the official Windrose wiki for the latest paths.
How to Upload Your Save File
Once save file parsing tools are available, here's the general process:
Find your Windrose save file
Locate your save in the game data folder.
Upload to compatible map tool
Use a save file compatible viewer when available.
Let the tool detect your world seed
The tool extracts your seed from the save.
Open your generated map
View your personalized world map.
Use filters to find content
Filter resources, quests, and POIs.
Save file parsing is planned for a future update. This guide provides the foundation for that feature.
Safety Notes
Stay safe when handling save files and using map tools.
Don't Share Account Info
Never upload files with login credentials.
Use Trusted Tools
Only use verified map tools and websites.
Server File Caution
Don't share private server files publicly.
Backup First
Always backup your save before experimenting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: May 2026