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Helldivers 2 PC Game Save File

Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.

💨 Where are Helldivers 2 saves stored on Steam?

Steam PC
%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves\

🟢 Helldivers 2 Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)

Xbox PC
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\... (UWP wgs)

📂 Select Your Platform Store

Different digital game stores store save files in separate directories.

Steam Save Directory Path: Windows 11 / 10 Ready
%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves\
⚙️ Graphic Settings & Config File Location: Resolution & Engine Tweaks
%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_settings.config

📖 How to Access & Backup Helldivers 2 Saves Manually

1

Open Windows Run

Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Windows Run dialog.

2

Paste Folder Path

Click the green "Copy Path" button above, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.

3

Backup or Migrate

Copy the save folder to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before modifying game files or installing mods.

💡 Transfer & Migration Note:

Player progression and galactic war status are stored on Arrowhead servers. Local saves hold keybinds, graphics profiles, and telemetry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Helldivers 2 save files located?

Local configuration and save data are located in %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves.

Where are Helldivers 2 saves stored on Steam?

On Steam, Helldivers 2 saves are stored in %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves\ (Steam AppID: 553850).

Where is the Helldivers 2 Game Pass save location on Windows 11?

If playing Helldivers 2 via Xbox Game Pass for PC, saves are serialized in the local Windows AppData container directory.

How to backup Helldivers 2 save files safely?

You can back up Helldivers 2 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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