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The Last of Us Part II PC Game Save File

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

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⚡ Quick Answer • The Last of Us Part II Save Location

Where are The Last of Us Part II save files located on PC?

✓ MANIFEST_VERIFIED High Confidence
💻 Default Windows 11 / 10 Save Path:
\The Last of Us Part II\[Your_SteamID]\savedata\
☁️ Cloud Sync & Architecture:
Steam Cloud (Local File + Cloud Backup)
📄 Primary Save File Pattern:
savegame.sav
⚙️ Graphic Settings & Config File:
\SOFTWARE\Naughty Dog\The Last of Us Part II
Verification Status ✓ MANIFEST_VERIFIED
Confidence High
Last Verified 2026-11-04
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🎮 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]\Saved Games\The Last of Us Part II\[Your_SteamID]
System Path: %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Last of Us Part II\<SteamID>
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Note on placeholder: The path contains <SteamID> or account ID. Running the 1-click command below opens the parent directory, where you'll see your numeric account ID folder!
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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 "%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Last of Us Part II\SteamID"
⚙️ Graphic Settings & Config File Location: Resolution & Engine Tweaks
\SOFTWARE\Naughty Dog\The Last of Us Part II

📖 How to Access & Backup The Last of Us Part II 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the The Last of Us Part II save file location on PC?

For The Last of Us Part II, the primary save files are located at \The Last of Us Part II\<SteamID>\savedata\ 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 The Last of Us Part II saves stored on Steam?

On Steam, The Last of Us Part II saves are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Last of Us Part II\<SteamID> (Steam AppID: 2531310).

Where is the The Last of Us Part II Game Pass save location on Windows 11?

For Xbox Game Pass on Windows 11 and Windows 10, The Last of Us Part II saves are stored in the UWP container located at %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\The Last of Us Part II\<SteamID>.

How to backup The Last of Us Part II save files safely?

You can back up The Last of Us Part II 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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