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:
💨 Where are S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope saves stored on Steam?
Steam PC🟢 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Game Pass Save Location (Windows 11 / 10)
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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 "%LOCALAPPDATA%\STALKER2CostofHope\Saved\SaveGames"
📖 How to Access & Backup S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope 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.
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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