Elden Ring PC Game Save File
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
💨 Where are Elden Ring saves stored on Steam?
Steam PC🟢 Elden Ring Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)
Xbox PC📂 Select Your Platform Store
Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.
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Replace bracketed placeholder (e.g. <UbisoftConnectID> or <SteamID>) with your unique account folder ID, or click "🪟 Copy Win+R Run Command" to open the root folder directly.
📖 How to Access & Backup Elden Ring 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.
FromSoftware stores character progression in ER0000.sl2 inside %APPDATA%\EldenRing\[SteamID]. Always back up before installing Seamless Co-op or overhaul mods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Elden Ring save file location on PC?
Elden Ring save data is located at %APPDATA%\EldenRing\[17-Digit SteamID]\ER0000.sl2.
Where are Elden Ring saves stored on Steam?
On Steam, Elden Ring stores saves in %APPDATA%\EldenRing\[SteamID]\ER0000.sl2.
Where are Elden Ring saves stored on Steam?
On Steam, Elden Ring saves are stored in %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ER0000.sl2 (Steam AppID: 1245620).
Where is the Elden Ring Game Pass save location on Windows 11?
If playing Elden Ring via Xbox Game Pass for PC, saves are serialized in the local Windows AppData container directory.
How to backup Elden Ring save files safely?
You can back up Elden Ring 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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