Death Stranding 2 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-10-10

Save file location (Windows (Steam / Epic)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames

Quick answer: On PC, Death Stranding 2 save files are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames. Copy that folder to back up your progress before moving to a new PC.

Windows (Steam / Epic): %LOCALAPPDATA%\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames
Windows (Xbox Game Pass): %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\505Games.DeathStranding2_String\SystemAppData
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton): ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3280350/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/KojimaProductions/DeathStranding2/SaveGames

Here's exactly where Death Stranding 2: On The Beach stores your save on PC and Game Pass, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you move it.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam / Epic)

%LOCALAPPDATA%\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames\ . AppData\Local is hidden by default; paste %localappdata% into the address bar, then open KojimaProductions.

Windows (Xbox Game Pass)

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\505Games.DeathStranding2_String\SystemAppData

The Game Pass build saves in the sandboxed Packages folder, not under KojimaProductions.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)

~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3280350/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/KojimaProductions/DeathStranding2/SaveGames

On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not your Linux home. AppID 3280350. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser'. If installed on a microSD card, look under that card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. The folder won't appear until you've launched the game once.

Cloud saves

On PC, Death Stranding 2 uses Steam Cloud (or Epic cloud), so your save syncs across machines. After offline play a cloud and local save can disagree — keep the newer one so you don't lose delivery progress.

How to open the save folder

Press Win + R to open the Run box.
Type %localappdata% and press Enter, then open KojimaProductions → DeathStranding2 → SaveGames.
Copy the whole SaveGames folder somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Death Stranding 2 save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Close the game fully, then look for an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) and copy it over the broken file. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.

My Death Stranding 2 save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not its parent. If still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.

Death Stranding 2 progress rolled back after a cloud sync

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, back up the local folder first, then let the cloud sync.

FAQ

Where is the Death Stranding 2 save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\KojimaProductions\DeathStranding2\SaveGames. Paste %localappdata% into the address bar, then open KojimaProductions.

How do I back up my Death Stranding 2 save?

Copy the entire SaveGames folder to another location, then paste it back to restore.

Where are Death Stranding 2 saves on Game Pass?

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\505Games.DeathStranding2_String\SystemAppData — a separate sandboxed location from the Steam/Epic build.

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.