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Batman: Arkham City Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-22

Quick answer: On the current Steam version of Batman: Arkham City GOTY, saves live in Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\200260\remote. Older GFWL installs kept them in Documents\WB Games\Batman Arkham City GOTY\SaveData.
Windows (Steam, current)
<Steam>\userdata\<SteamID>\200260\remote
Windows (legacy GFWL)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\WB Games\Batman Arkham City GOTY\SaveData

Here's exactly where Batman: Arkham City GOTY keeps your save on PC after the Games for Windows Live migration, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam, current)
<Steam>\userdata\<SteamID>\200260\remote

Full path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\200260\remote . 200260 is the game's Steam AppID. This is the active location after the October patch that removed Games for Windows Live.

Windows (legacy GFWL)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\WB Games\Batman Arkham City GOTY\SaveData

Older Games for Windows Live installs used this folder. After the Steamworks update it is often empty because saves migrated to Steam userdata.

Cloud saves

The current Steam release uses Steam Cloud, syncing from userdata\200260\remote. If a save conflict appears, keep the copy with the later timestamp.

How to open the save folder

  1. For the current Steam version, open C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\200260\remote.
  2. For legacy GFWL saves, press Win + R, type %userprofile%\Documents\WB Games and look for the Batman Arkham City GOTY\SaveData folder.
  3. Copy the remote / SaveData folder somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Batman: Arkham City 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 Batman: Arkham City 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.

Batman: Arkham City 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 Batman: Arkham City save on PC?

On the current Steam GOTY version: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\200260\remote. On legacy GFWL installs: Documents\WB Games\Batman Arkham City GOTY\SaveData.

Why did my Arkham City save folder change?

The update that removed Games for Windows Live moved saves from Documents\WB Games to Steam's userdata\200260\remote folder.

How do I back up my Arkham City save?

Copy the contents of userdata\<SteamID>\200260\remote (or the legacy SaveData folder) to a safe location, then paste them back to restore.

Other games

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