Baldur's Gate 3 PC Game Save File
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
💨 Where are Baldur's Gate 3 saves stored on Steam?
Steam PC🟢 Baldur's Gate 3 Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)
Xbox PC📂 Select Your Platform Store
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
📖 How to Access & Backup Baldur's Gate 3 Saves Manually
Open Windows Run
Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Windows Run dialog.
Paste Folder Path
Click the green "Copy Path" button above, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
Backup or Migrate
Copy the save folder to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before modifying game files or installing mods.
Each campaign save is placed in its own .lsv folder inside %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Baldur's Gate 3 saves stored?
Saves are located in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story.
Where are Baldur's Gate 3 saves stored on Steam?
On Steam, Baldur's Gate 3 saves are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\Savegames\Story\ (Steam AppID: 1086940).
Where is the Baldur's Gate 3 Game Pass save location on Windows 11?
If playing Baldur's Gate 3 via Xbox Game Pass for PC, saves are serialized in the local Windows AppData container directory.
How to backup Baldur's Gate 3 save files safely?
You can back up Baldur's Gate 3 saves manually by copying the save directory to your Desktop or cloud storage, or click the 'Download 1-Click Backup Script (.bat)' button above to generate an automated timestamped backup.
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