Save file locations vary depending on your operating system and game version.

Rather than having unlimited research points, a more balanced approach could be implemented. For example:

Later in the game, you can hire specialists. A team with a balance of High Design and High Tech employees will generate more points per game.

Open the file in Notepad, Notepad++, or TextEdit. Press Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F ) and search for the phrase "researchPoints" .

If you are playing on a PC or Mac and want a literal unlimited supply of Research Points without downloading external software, you can edit your local save file using a text editor.

: Right-click Game Dev Tycoon and select Properties .

The developers of Game Dev Tycoon (Greenheart Games) intentionally designed RP scarcity to mimic real-world business constraints. They have not officially supported "unlimited RP" modes, though they have not actively blocked simple save-editing. In fact, the developers once released a where in-game piracy crippled RP gain—showing their stance that constraints create meaningful gameplay.

This gives you a direct injection of Research Points and provides the exact insights needed to make your next game a hit. Method 2: Save File Editing (True Unlimited Points)

Move to the third office as quickly as possible to hire four employees, multiplying your idle generation rate. 2. Form a Dedicated R&D Lab

: Open the original file using Notepad or a JSON editor.

In the neon-soaked world of Game Dev Tycoon , Alex was a legend—not for the games they made, but for the one they broke.