Cyberpunk 2077 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-11
Save file location (Windows): %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077
- Windows
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077- Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1091500/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/CD Projekt Red/Cyberpunk 2077- PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Here's exactly where Cyberpunk 2077 stores your saves on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you mod or move PCs.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077\ . Each save is its own subfolder containing a sav.dat and metadata.9.json file.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1091500/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/CD Projekt Red/Cyberpunk 2077
On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not in your Linux home. AppID 1091500. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser' (never your Linux username). Each save is a folder containing sav.dat + metadata.9.json. If the game is installed on a microSD card, look under that card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. Enable 'View › Show Hidden Files' in the Dolphin file manager to see the folder.
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.
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.
Cloud saves
On PC, Cyberpunk 2077 uses cloud saves through Steam, GOG Galaxy, and the Epic Games Store. Saves are compatible across storefronts, so you can copy a save subfolder between installs. If you use many mods, disable cloud sync to avoid conflicts corrupting a save.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Cyberpunk 2077 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.
- Type %userprofile%\Saved Games and press Enter.
- Open the CD Projekt Red folder, then the Cyberpunk 2077 folder.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Cyberpunk 2077 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 Cyberpunk 2077 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.
Cyberpunk 2077 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 Cyberpunk 2077 corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
Want to edit this save (money, items, stats)? See the Cyberpunk 2077 save editor guide — which fields are safe to change and how to back up first.
FAQ
Where is the Cyberpunk 2077 save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Saved Games, and open CD Projekt Red\Cyberpunk 2077.
How do I fix a corrupted Cyberpunk save?
Cyberpunk keeps rolling backups. In the save folder, look for older save subfolders or a .old file, and restore the most recent working one. Keeping cloud sync on also stores a copy.
How do I back up Cyberpunk saves before modding?
Copy the entire save subfolders from the Cyberpunk 2077 folder somewhere safe. Each contains sav.dat and metadata.9.json, which must stay together.
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