Hollow Knight: Silksong PC Game Save File
Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:
Where are Hollow Knight: Silksong save files located on PC?
🎮 Choose Your Platform & Edition
Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:
- 1 Press Win + R on your keyboard to open Windows Run dialog.
- 2 Click "Copy Path" or "Open via Run (Win+R)" below, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
Why use the 1-Click Command instead of finding the path manually?
Why digging manually wastes time, and how a 1-line command solves it instantly.
Hidden Folder Warning: Windows 11/10 hides the AppData folder by default to protect system files. Finding this manually requires enabling "Show Hidden Files", finding your Windows username, and clicking through 5+ nested subfolders.
The 1-Second Solution: Skip the manual search! Copy the single command below, press Win+R (or paste into CMD), and press Enter. Windows automatically resolves your username and opens the exact save folder instantly!
explorer "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong"
📖 Save File Guides & Technical References
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📖 How to Access & Backup Hollow Knight: Silksong Saves Manually
1. Open Windows Run
Press Win + R on your keyboard to bring up the Windows Run dialog.
2. Paste Folder Path
Click the green "Copy Folder Path" button above, paste it (Ctrl+V) into the Run dialog box, and press Enter.
3. Backup or Move Files
Your save folder opens instantly in File Explorer. Copy files to your Desktop, OneDrive, or a USB drive before installing mods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Hollow Knight: Silksong save file location on PC?
For Hollow Knight: Silksong, the primary save files are located at %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong\ on Windows 11 and Windows 10. You can paste this path into the Windows Run dialog (Win+R) to open the folder directly.
Where are Hollow Knight: Silksong saves stored on Steam?
On Steam, Hollow Knight: Silksong saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong\ (Steam AppID: 1030300).
How to backup Hollow Knight: Silksong save files safely?
You can back up Hollow Knight: Silksong saves manually by copying the save directory to a backup drive, or click the 'Download 1-Click Backup Script (.bat)' button above to generate an automated timestamped backup.
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