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11 years ago

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"this save data was created with a newer version of the game."

So, new patch comes in. I download it. Of course game crashes when I try to load because oops, I have mods and they currently aren't compatable. So, I remove the 'merged' file and assume that will le...

dragon age inquisition

Threepsie
11 years ago
A forum search would've yielded you 10+ threads about the same issue (just a FYI). (-:
I assume you are playing on the PC platform. If so, try the following:
- Head to your installation folder and locate a file called package.mft (found in /Update/Patch/ directory)
- Open the file in a text editor
- On the third line it should state Version 7.
- Change the 7 into a higher number (i.e. 9, 10 or 11)
- Save the file and restart the game.
Version 7 here means that you installed Patch 6.
If you're not playing on PC, then I'm afraid the above is a bit futile and I cannot help out.
Best of luck!

Threepsie

11 years ago

A forum search would've yielded you 10+ threads about the same issue (just a FYI). (-:

I assume you are playing on the PC platform. If so, try the following:

- Head to your installation folder and locate a file called package.mft (found in /Update/Patch/ directory)

- Open the file in a text editor

- On the third line it should state Version 7.

- Change the 7 into a higher number (i.e. 9, 10 or 11)

- Save the file and restart the game.

Version 7 here means that you installed Patch 6.

If you're not playing on PC, then I'm afraid the above is a bit futile and I cannot help out.

Best of luck!

HeatherWind

Seasoned Novice

11 years ago

I attempted this fix -- mine says "version 8". Same issue as before, telling me I need to download the latest patch.

I'm on the PC (Windows 7, 64 bit), I did have mods and tried reinstalling them after once again repairing and repatching the game, with the same result.

The only saves the game will let me load are ones from over 50 hours back. I'll keep trying to repair.

Anonymous
11 years ago
When this happens to me I use Notepad++ (pretty sure its free) to edit the package.mft file in the Data folder. As stated before change the Version 7 line to 9 and save the changes. Works for me every time.
- Anonymous
  11 years ago
  This did work for me by changing the 8 to a 9 using Notepad ++
  - HeatherWind
    Seasoned Novice
    11 years ago
    I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I'm on the PC (Windows 7, 64 bit), using Mod Manager v0.51 Alpha. I repaired my game, created a new merge file, copied in the new mod files to the Patch folder, but I'm still getting the "created with a newer version of the game" error message and can't access my current save. Am I missing a step somewhere?
    Edit: Belay that. I've finally sorted out the process, though now I'm fighting with BE freezing on the load screen. The journey continues...