Borderlands 2 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 2\WillowGame\SaveData
- Windows (Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 2\WillowGame\SaveData- PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5)
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data- Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S)
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Here's exactly where Borderlands 2 keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you reinstall or move to a new PC.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 2\WillowGame\SaveData
Open the subfolder named after your Steam ID; character saves are Save0001.sav, Save0002.sav, etc., alongside your profile.bin.
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.
Cloud saves
The Steam version of Borderlands 2 uses Steam Cloud. If a local save and the cloud copy conflict after playing offline, Steam asks which to keep — pick the newer one so you don't lose progress.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open My Games, then Borderlands 2, then WillowGame, then SaveData.
- Open the Steam-ID subfolder and copy the .sav files somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Borderlands 2 save won't load or is corrupted
Close the game and check the SaveData\<SteamID> folder for a backup or older Save####.sav, then restore it. On Steam, verify integrity of game files (Properties → Installed Files).
Borderlands 2 save is missing after a new PC
Steam Cloud stores saves per Steam ID — make sure you're signed into the same account, then let Cloud sync finish before launching so it doesn't overwrite with an empty local folder.
Want to edit this save (money, items, stats)? See the Borderlands 2 save editor guide — which fields are safe to change and how to back up first.
FAQ
Where is the Borderlands 2 save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\Borderlands 2\WillowGame\SaveData\<SteamID>. Files are named Save0001.sav, Save0002.sav, etc.
How do I back up Borderlands 2 saves?
Copy the Save####.sav files (and profile.bin) from the SaveData\<SteamID> folder somewhere safe. Restore by pasting them back.
Does Borderlands 2 use Steam Cloud?
Yes. The Steam version syncs saves to Steam Cloud; on a conflict, keep the newer copy to avoid rolling back progress.
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