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Elden Ring Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-10-09

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>

Quick answer: On PC, Elden Ring save files are stored in %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding or moving to a new PC.
Windows (Steam)
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/EldenRing/<SteamID>/ER0000.sl2 (with ER0000.sl2.bak)
Windows (Seamless Co-op mod)
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ER0000.co2
PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps › Elden Ring › Manage game › Saved data

Here's exactly where Elden Ring keeps your save file on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you mod or move PCs.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\EldenRing\<numeric Steam ID>\ . The save file is ER0000.sl2 (with a matching ER0000.sl2.bak backup).

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/EldenRing/<SteamID>/ER0000.sl2 (with ER0000.sl2.bak)

On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not in your Linux home. AppID 1245620. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser' (never your Linux username). If the game is installed on a microSD card, look under the card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. The folder won't appear until you've launched the game at least once.

Windows (Seamless Co-op mod)
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ER0000.co2

The Seamless Co-op mod keeps a separate save file with the .co2 extension so it never overwrites your vanilla save.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
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.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps › Elden Ring › Manage game › Saved data

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

Cloud saves

On PC, Elden Ring uses Steam Cloud, so your ER0000.sl2 save syncs across machines when you log in with the same Steam account. If Steam Cloud and a local save conflict (for example after playing offline), Steam asks which version to keep — choose carefully, because picking the wrong one can overwrite hours of progress.

Cloud save conflict & platform recovery

Elden Ring stores PC saves in %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ as ER0000.sl2 (your active save) with an ER0000.sl2.bak rolling backup; the Seamless Co-op mod writes a separate ER0000.co2. The <SteamID> folder is your SteamID64, and the .sl2 is tied to that account, so Steam Cloud syncs the folder but will NOT merge — it overwrites with whichever copy it saw last. Conflicts appear after playing offline, on a second PC, or when restoring a backup: the cloud copy can silently replace newer local progress.

  1. Fully quit Elden Ring and exit Steam so the client cannot re-sync while you copy files.
  2. Back up the whole folder %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ (full path C:\Users\<You>\AppData\Roaming\EldenRing\<SteamID>\).
  3. If Steam shows a Cloud Conflict dialog, pick 'local' only if your PC has the newest play session; otherwise the cloud copy wins and overwrites local.
  4. Moving to a new PC on the SAME Steam account: let Steam Cloud sync first, then verify ER0000.sl2 loads before deleting the backup. A different Steam account needs the folder renamed to the new SteamID and the save is still ID-checked, so copy the .bak too.
  5. Keep ER0000.sl2 and ER0000.sl2.bak together; if the main save is corrupt, rename ER0000.sl2.bak to ER0000.sl2 with the game closed to roll back.
Back up first (Windows) — copy & run

Steam Cloud can overwrite your Elden Ring save after an offline session or PC move. Copy the SteamID folder before any cloud fix:

robocopy "%APPDATA%\EldenRing" "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\EldenRing-Save-Backup" /E

Restore by copying ER0000.sl2 (and ER0000.sl2.bak) back into %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<SteamID>\ with the game closed and Steam offline, or Cloud will re-overwrite on next launch.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Elden Ring 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 %appdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open the EldenRing folder.
  4. Open the folder named with a long number — that's your Steam ID.
  5. Your save is ER0000.sl2. Copy it (and ER0000.sl2.bak) somewhere safe before editing or modding.

Save problems & fixes

Elden Ring save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My Elden Ring save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.

Elden Ring progress rolled back after a cloud conflict

When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always keep the version with the LATER timestamp. Choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress — the most common cause of “lost hours.” If unsure, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Elden Ring corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.

Want to edit this save (money, items, stats)? See the Elden Ring save editor guide — which fields are safe to change and how to back up first.

FAQ

Where is the Elden Ring save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\EldenRing\<Steam ID>\ER0000.sl2. The quickest way to get there is to press Win+R, type %appdata%, and open the EldenRing folder.

What is the ER0000.sl2 file?

ER0000.sl2 is your actual Elden Ring save data — all characters, progress, and inventory. ER0000.sl2.bak is an automatic backup the game keeps of the previous save.

Does Elden Ring use Steam Cloud?

Yes. The PC version syncs your save through Steam Cloud, so it follows your Steam account to other computers. Be careful when Steam reports a cloud conflict — choosing the older version can overwrite newer progress.

How do I back up my Elden Ring save?

Copy ER0000.sl2 (and ER0000.sl2.bak) from the AppData\Roaming\EldenRing\<Steam ID> folder to another folder or drive. To restore, paste them back into the same folder.

Can I move my Elden Ring save to a new PC?

Yes. Copy ER0000.sl2 to the same EldenRing\<Steam ID> path on the new PC. The Steam ID folder name must match your account. If you use a different Steam account, the game will start a new save.

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.