South of Midnight Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-11
Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\SouthOfMidnight\Saved\SaveSystem
- Windows (Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\SouthOfMidnight\Saved\SaveSystem- Windows (Microsoft Store / Game Pass)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.XGSMidnight_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs- Xbox Series X|S
My games & apps > South of Midnight > Manage game > Saved data
Here's exactly where South of Midnight keeps your save files on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before an update or a new PC.
Save file locations
%LOCALAPPDATA%\SouthOfMidnight\Saved\SaveSystem
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\SouthOfMidnight\Saved\SaveSystem\ . AppData\Local is hidden — paste %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Run box.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.XGSMidnight_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs
The Game Pass / Microsoft Store build keeps saves in its package folder under AppData\Local\Packages in an opaque wgs container, not in the SaveSystem folder.
My games & apps > South of Midnight > Manage game > Saved data
Xbox saves sync to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.
Cloud saves
On Steam South of Midnight uses Steam Cloud; the Game Pass version uses Xbox cloud saves. Because the Steam and Game Pass builds store saves in different folders, progress does NOT transfer between them — you cannot copy a Steam save into the Game Pass package or vice-versa. Quit the game before restoring a backup so the cloud uploads your restored copy.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step South of Midnight save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Paste the folder path shown above (for example %LOCALAPPDATA% or %APPDATA%) and press Enter.
- Open the South of Midnight save folder to find your save data.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Cloud save overwrote my newer local save (or vice-versa)
This happens when the cloud syncs on launch before you restore a backup. Fully quit South of Midnight, disable cloud saves for it (Steam: right-click > Properties > General), copy your good save into the save folder above, launch once to confirm it loads, then re-enable cloud so it uploads the correct copy.
Save is missing, won't load, or shows as corrupted
Verify the game files first, then look in the save folder for a backup or older copy (many games keep a .bak or a numbered rolling backup next to the live save). Copy that older file over the broken one while the game is closed. Never edit a save with the game running — that is the most common cause of corruption.
FAQ
Where is the South of Midnight save file on PC?
On Steam it's at %LOCALAPPDATA%\SouthOfMidnight\Saved\SaveSystem. Press Win+R and paste the environment-variable path (e.g. %LOCALAPPDATA% or %APPDATA%) to open the folder.
How do I back up my South of Midnight save?
Copy the whole save folder shown above to a safe location, then paste it back to restore. Close the game first so cloud sync doesn't overwrite it.
Does the Steam and Game Pass / console version share saves?
No. Different stores (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store, consoles) keep South of Midnight saves in separate folders or sealed cloud containers, so progress does not transfer automatically between them.
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