How to change the default installation path for the Epic Games Launcher

In order to update the default directory for installing games through the Epic Games Launcher, you will need to install a new game through your library and update the path during that process. This will update the default installation path going forward.
Note: Players may encounter a bug that does not update the new default location after changing the installation path. Our teams are aware of the issue and investigating.

Change the default installation path

  1. Navigate to the Library in the Epic Games Launcher

  2. Attempt to install any game from your Library.

  3. You will be shown a window with your Default Installation directory: “C:\Program Files\Epic Games”
  4. Set the installation path as the installation location you wish to be the default by using the Browse option.

  5. Select Install.

  6. Once the installation starts, wait a few seconds, then select the 3 dots next to the game and click Cancel Installation.

    • This will update your default installation path.

    • The canceled installation will remain as “Resume”. If you want to remove this, you can just uninstall the game although the game installation did not complete.

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