Save to Dragon's Dogma 2 will allow you to roll back the gameplay in order to complete the task using an alternative method, choose a different option for the development of events, or perform a certain action that is no longer available. Capcom has introduced a single save slot system into the game, which makes the process of creating backups much more difficult.
Finding where your DD2 saves are on your own can be difficult. In addition, before starting the game, you should figure out how to start a new campaign and add save slots. In the guide, we'll look in detail at how to make a backup copy of a save in Dragon's Dogma 2 and show you the path to the save folder.
How progress is saved in DD2
Saves in Dragon's Dogma 2 fits in only one slot. It is used for both manual and automatic progress saving. This mechanic, which is extremely difficult for an open world, removes the ability to easily roll back time and replay certain events. At the moment, the only way to by this system is to save the game files in a separate backup folder each time so that you can use them if something happens.
Where are the Dragon's Dogma 2 saves?
On PC, Dragon's Dogma 2 save files can be found at the following location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\data\ID\2054970\remote\win64_save
The files are located in the game system folder in the Steam client – 2054970/remote. To quickly navigate to a directory, you can use the command line. To find out where the root folder with “data” is located, open Explorer and right click on the Steam process. If you don't know your ID, go to inventory, then to "Exchange Offers". In the item “Who can send me exchange offers” the required combination will be indicated. Entire folder win64_save and is responsible for saving.
In a separate article, we analyzed in detail how to start a new game in Dragon's Dogma 2.
How to enable or disable cloud saves
To enable or disable the Steam Cloud save feature, follow these simple instructions:
- Right-click on the game in the library, then click on “Properties”.
- In the window that opens, stay on the “General” tab, in the section "cloud saving" Toggle the toggle switch to gray if you want to turn off the feature. By default, Steam Cloud is enabled.
How to back up your saves
To create a backup copy of your saves, you only need copy current data folder about progress to another place not related to the game. It is not recommended to change the name; instead, it is better to write down a brief description of the save in the notes.
If you transfer or replace saves with Steam Cloud enabled, the game will offer to replace the saves with more current ones, or will do it itself. To successfully create backups for replaying scenarios, it is recommended turn off cloud saves. You can also use the save manager, which we’ll talk about later.
How to get more save slots in Dragon's Dogma 2
Having only one save creates a number of inconveniences for players who are not accustomed to such non-trivial mechanics. In addition, sometimes even the most hardcore gamers may need to go back, for example, in the event of a serious bug. Perhaps a mod will appear soon that adds new slots. At the moment, the only way to make more save cells is constantly create backups, copying saves to a separate folder. As an alternative, you can use a file save manager.
How to delete saves
Start a new game It just won’t work out that way; Capcom didn’t add this feature, initially making it a donation privilege. Many s, having decided to play around with the character editor, were surprised by this decision.
To delete saves you need disable Steam Cloud, after which simply delete win64_save folder, which was mentioned earlier.
Save Manager in Dragon's Dogma 2
To by the single save system, s have already created a modification - a save manager, which will allow you to automatically make backups and quickly access them.
How to install a save manager
You can the save manager from NexusMods. Go to page DD2 Save Manager and open the tab Files. Select the top section, without the “Portable” annotation, then click on Manual .
or create a new , then click "Slow ". The process of ing the required archive will begin. Next follow the instructions:
- After ing the archive, open it and unpack it to any convenient place.
- Among the unpacked files, find the file "DD2SaveManager.exe", run it as .
- In the window that appears select profile The Steam you're using to play Dragon's Dogma 2. Double-click on it.
After this, an application window will open, with which you will work in the future.
How to use the save manager
After the first launch, the Steam path will be automatically restored from the registry. As long as the game is running and the backup tool is running, it will create backups every time there is a manual or automatic save in the game.
The system automatically recognizes whether a save has occurred based on changes to key files in the save folder. The tool provides all the created backups - they will be displayed in a list with a description of what time a particular save was made.
To load the desired save, you will need to go to the main menu of the game, open DD2 Save Manager and tick next to the desired save. After that, boot into the world again.
We hope our guide helped you understand where to find Dragon's Dogma 2 saves, how to create backups and increase the number of saves. If you have any questions, ask them at commentswe will definitely answer. Read others Dragon's Dogma 2 guides in the appropriate section of the site.
For some reason this manager doesn't want to find the folder with the game saves, why is that?
Thank you!
Glad to try!