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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-29

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<number>\

Quick answer: On PC (Steam), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 saves to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<number>\ — the file is EXPEDITION_0.sav. Copy that folder to back up your run.
Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<number>\
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1903340/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Sandfall/Saved/SaveGames/<number>/
Windows (Xbox / Game Pass PC)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\KeplerInteractive.Expedition33_ymj30pw7xe604\SystemAppData\wgs\
PlayStation 5
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Xbox Series X|S
My games & apps › Expedition 33 › Manage game › Saved data

Here's exactly where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stores your save on PC and console, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you replay or move machines.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<number>\

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<a numeric folder>\ . Your first slot is EXPEDITION_0.sav; there are extra .sav files here plus a Backup sub-folder the game keeps automatically.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1903340/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Sandfall/Saved/SaveGames/<number>/

On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not in your Linux home. AppID 1903340. %LOCALAPPDATA% maps to AppData/Local under the 'steamuser' Windows user (Proton always names it 'steamuser', never your Linux username). The <number> folder is your Steam/profile id. If installed on a microSD card, look under the card's steamapps/compatdata path instead.

Windows (Xbox / Game Pass PC)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\KeplerInteractive.Expedition33_ymj30pw7xe604\SystemAppData\wgs\

The Microsoft Store / Game Pass build stores saves under this Packages path in an opaque wgs container instead of a plain .sav you can rename.

PlayStation 5
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data

Console saves can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox Series X|S
My games & apps › Expedition 33 › Manage game › Saved data

Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your account; there's no user-accessible save file on disk.

Cloud saves

On PC the Steam version syncs your EXPEDITION_0.sav through Steam Cloud, so your run follows your Steam account to other computers. If Steam reports a cloud conflict after playing offline, keep the version with the later timestamp — choosing the older copy overwrites newer progress.

Cloud save conflict & platform recovery

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 syncs your EXPEDITION_0.sav through Steam Cloud, so a conflict dialog appears if you played offline or on another PC. The .sav files do not merge — choosing the older copy overwrites newer progress. The game also keeps its own Backup sub-folder, which is your safety net if a sync goes wrong.

  1. When Steam reports the cloud conflict, choose Cancel so nothing overwrites until you check.
  2. Back up the local copy: press Win+R, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames and copy the numeric folder (contains EXPEDITION_0.sav plus the Backup sub-folder) somewhere safe.
  3. Exact backup command (Windows CMD): robocopy "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\ClairObscurBackup" /E
  4. Compare timestamps: check the modified date of EXPEDITION_0.sav against the last time you played on the other PC — the most recent one is your real run.
  5. In the Steam dialog pick "Upload to Steam Cloud" if your local .sav is newer, or "Download" if the cloud copy is newer.
  6. If a sync already overwrote your run, restore from the game's own Backup sub-folder inside the SaveGames numeric folder before playing again.
Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 writes per-slot saves in LocalLow and Steam Cloud can clobber a good local save. Back up the SaveGames tree before any sync fix:

robocopy "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Expedition33-Save-Backup" /E

/E keeps the numbered slot subfolders. Game Pass PC builds store saves under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\KeplerInteractive.Expedition33_...\SystemAppData\wgs — back that path up too if you play on the Xbox app.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %localappdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open Sandfall › Saved › SaveGames.
  4. Open the numbered folder inside SaveGames.
  5. Your save is EXPEDITION_0.sav — copy it (and the Backup folder) somewhere safe before editing.

Save problems & fixes

Expedition 33 save won't load or shows as corrupt

Close the game and copy a file from the Backup sub-folder over the broken save. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My Expedition 33 save is missing or the folder is empty

You're likely in the wrong place — open the numbered folder inside SaveGames, not the parent. On Game Pass, saves live under the Packages\...\wgs path, not under Sandfall.

Progress rolled back after a Steam Cloud conflict

Always keep the save with the LATER timestamp. If unsure, disable Steam Cloud for the game, back up the local Sandfall folder, then re-enable and let it sync.

FAQ

Where is the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 save file on PC?

On Steam it's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Sandfall\Saved\SaveGames\<number>\EXPEDITION_0.sav. The fastest way there is Win+R → %localappdata% → open the Sandfall folder.

What is the EXPEDITION_0.sav file?

EXPEDITION_0.sav is your first save slot's actual data. Extra numbered .sav files are other slots, and the Backup folder holds automatic copies the game makes for recovery.

Does Expedition 33 use Steam Cloud?

Yes. The Steam version syncs saves through Steam Cloud, so they follow your account to other PCs. Watch for cloud conflicts after offline play and keep the newer copy.

Where does the Game Pass / Microsoft Store version save?

Under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\KeplerInteractive.Expedition33_ymj30pw7xe604\SystemAppData\wgs\ — a container folder, not a plain .sav you can rename.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.