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Dark Souls III Save File Location

Here's exactly where Dark Souls III stores your save on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

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

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\DarkSoulsIII\<numeric Steam ID>\ . The save file is DS30000.sl2 (with a matching DS30000.sl2.bak backup).

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 > <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, Dark Souls III uses Steam Cloud, so your DS30000.sl2 save syncs across machines with the same Steam account. If Steam Cloud and a local save conflict, pick carefully to avoid overwriting progress.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %appdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open the DarkSoulsIII folder, then the folder named with a long number (your Steam ID).
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

FAQ

Where is the Dark Souls III save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\DarkSoulsIII\<Steam ID>\DS30000.sl2. Press Win+R, type %appdata%, and open the DarkSoulsIII folder.

How do I back up my Dark Souls III save?

Copy DS30000.sl2 (and DS30000.sl2.bak) from your Steam ID folder to a safe location before modding.

Why is my Dark Souls III save not loading?

Saves are bound to your Steam ID. If you copied a save from another account, the folder and Steam ID must match yours, or the game creates a fresh save instead.

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