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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope PC Game Save File

Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:

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💨 Where are S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope saves stored on Steam?

Steam PC
%LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames\

🟢 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)

Xbox PC
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\STALKER2CostofHope_pkg\SystemAppData\wgs\

🎮 Choose Your Platform & Edition

Click your game launcher below to see the exact save folder path for your version:

Quick 2-Step Guide to Open This Folder Directly:
  1. 1 Press Win + R on your keyboard to open Windows Run dialog.
  2. 2 Click "Copy Path" or "Open via Run (Win+R)" below, paste it into the Run box, and press Enter.
💨 Steam
💻 Local PC / Laptop Folder Path: Where your saves are physically located on your C: drive
Windows 11 / 10 Ready
C:\Users\[Your_Username]\AppData\Local\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames\
System Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames\
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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.

⚠️ The Problem With Manual Browsing:

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 CMD / Run Solution:

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!

⚡ 1-Click CMD / Windows Run Command: ⚡ 2-Click Quick Options: Copy & Run in CMD, or launch .cmd file directly
explorer "%LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames"
⚙️ Graphic Settings & Config File Location: Resolution & Engine Tweaks
%LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\Config\Windows\GameUserSettings.ini

📖 How to Access & Backup S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Saves Manually

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1. Open Windows Run

Press Win + R on your keyboard to bring up the Windows Run dialog.

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2. Paste Folder Path

Click the green "Copy Folder Path" button above, paste it (Ctrl+V) into the Run dialog box, and press Enter.

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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.

💡 Transfer & Migration Note:

Locate your save files in the specified directory and copy the contents to your backup folder or new PC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the save file location for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope?

For S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, saves are typically located in %LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames\ or under your User Documents folder.

How do I backup my S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope save files?

Click the 'Download 1-Click Backup Script (.bat)' button above to generate a safe local backup of your game progress.

Where are S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope saves stored on Steam?

On Steam, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope saves are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames\.

Where is the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Game Pass save location on Windows 11?

For Xbox Game Pass on Windows 11 and Windows 10, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope saves are stored in the UWP container located at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\STALKER2CostofHope_pkg\SystemAppData\wgs\.

How to backup S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope save files safely?

You can back up S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope 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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