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Far Cry 2 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-22

Save file location (Windows (Steam / retail)): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games

Quick answer: On PC, Far Cry 2 stores saves in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding or moving to a new PC.
Windows (Steam / retail)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games

Here's exactly where Far Cry 2 keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam / retail)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games . If you can't see the folder, enable 'Show hidden files' in File Explorer.

Cloud saves

Far Cry 2 on PC does not use Steam Cloud, so saves stay local. Copy the Saved Games folder to a safe location before reinstalling Windows or switching machines.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2 and press Enter.
  3. Open the Saved Games folder.
  4. Copy the whole folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Far Cry 2 save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Look for 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 Far Cry 2 save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered Steam-ID / profile folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty on a GFWL-era game, the save may have been migrated to Steam’s userdata folder after a patch.

Far Cry 2 progress rolled back after a cloud/Steam conflict

When Steam reports a save conflict, 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 Steam Cloud, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

FAQ

Where is the Far Cry 2 save file on PC?

At C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2\Saved Games. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 2, then open Saved Games.

Does Far Cry 2 use Steam Cloud?

No, the PC version stores saves locally, so back up the Saved Games folder yourself before moving PCs.

How do I back up my Far Cry 2 saves?

Copy the files from the Saved Games folder to a USB drive or another folder, then paste them back to restore.

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.