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MECCHA CHAMELEON Restart Guide: How to Reset Your Progress

Updated 2026-06-14

MECCHA CHAMELEON Restart Guide: How to Reset Your Progress

Why Restart Your Game in MECCHA CHAMELEON

Restarting your progress in MECCHA CHAMELEON can be a great way to experience the game from the beginning. Whether you want to challenge yourself with a fresh start, test new camouflage strategies, or simply enjoy the early stages of the game again, resetting your save data is straightforward. This guide covers everything you need to know to restart your game safely and effectively.

Before you proceed, make sure you are ready to lose all your current progress, including unlocked colors, patterns, and any cosmetic items earned through gameplay. There is no cloud save system, so your data is stored locally on your PC.

How to Locate Your Save File

MECCHA CHAMELEON stores your progress in a local save file on your computer. To restart the game, you need to find and delete this file. Follow these steps:

  • Open File Explorer on your PC.
  • Navigate to the following directory: %AppData%\lemorion_1224\MECCHA_CHAMELEON\
  • Look for a file named save.dat or progress.dat. This file contains all your game data.
  • Make a backup copy of this file if you are unsure about restarting. You can paste it into a separate folder for safekeeping.

Once you have located the file, you are ready to proceed with the reset.

Step-by-Step Restart Process

  1. Close the Game

    Ensure MECCHA CHAMELEON is completely closed. Check that no background processes are running in Task Manager to avoid file locking issues.

  2. Delete the Save File

    Go to the directory %AppData%\lemorion_1224\MECCHA CHAMELEON\ and delete the save.dat file. This will erase all your saved progress, including your unlocked camouflage colors and game settings.

  3. Launch the Game Again

    Open MECCHA CHAMELEON from Steam. The game will detect that no save file exists and automatically create a new one. You will start from the tutorial level with a fresh character.

  4. Verify the Reset

    Check your in-game profile to confirm that your progress has been reset. You should see no unlocked items or completed matches. The game will treat you as a new player.

Important Considerations Before Restarting

Restarting your game in MECCHA CHAMELEON is permanent unless you have a backup. Keep these points in mind:

Restarting will permanently erase all your progress. This includes any colors, patterns, and achievements you have earned. There is no undo button.

  • Backup your save: If you want to keep your current progress, copy the save.dat file to another location before deleting it.
  • No online reset: The game does not offer a built-in "restart" button in the menu. You must manually delete the save file.
  • Multiplayer stats: Your online match history and any server-side data may not be reset. Only local progress is affected.
  • Steam Cloud: MECCHA CHAMELEON does not use Steam Cloud for save synchronization, so you do not need to disable any cloud features.

Tips for Starting Fresh

After restarting, use these tips to make the most of your new playthrough:

  • Focus on mastering basic camouflage techniques in the tutorial area.
  • Experiment with different color combinations to blend into various backgrounds.
  • Play in public matches early to learn from other players' strategies.
  • Unlock new patterns gradually by completing daily challenges.
  • Use the in-game settings to adjust your controls for better precision.

For more beginner advice, check out our Beginner Tips Guide and Gameplay Overview. If you encounter any issues after resetting, visit the Troubleshooting Guide.

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