Deep Rock Galactic Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Steam)): ...\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames
- Windows (Steam)
...\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames- Windows (Xbox / Game Pass)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps > <Game> > Manage game > Saved data- PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data
Here's exactly where Deep Rock Galactic keeps your dwarf progression on PC, inside the game's own install folder, and how to back it up. Rock and Stone!
Save file locations
...\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames
Full path: <SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames\ . Your character file is named <numbers>_Player.sav; the extra files next to it are the game's own rolling backups.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic
The Microsoft Store / Game Pass build keeps saves in its own package folder under AppData\Local\Packages instead of the install directory, and does not share progress with the Steam version by default.
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.
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.
Cloud saves
On Steam, Deep Rock Galactic uses Steam Cloud, so your Player.sav syncs across machines with the same account. Because the local copy sits inside the install folder, be careful verifying files or reinstalling with Cloud off — back up SaveGames first.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Deep Rock Galactic save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.
How to open the save folder
- In Steam, right-click Deep Rock Galactic and choose Manage > Browse local files.
- Open the FSD > Saved > SaveGames folder.
- Your character is the file ending in _Player.sav (the number prefix is your account ID).
- Copy the whole SaveGames folder somewhere safe before verifying files, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Deep Rock Galactic 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 Deep Rock Galactic save is missing or the folder looks empty
You are usually looking one level too high — open the numbered profile / Steam-ID sub-folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished writing before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync finish before launching.
Deep Rock Galactic progress rolled back after a cloud save 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 Deep Rock Galactic corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
FAQ
Where is the Deep Rock Galactic save file on PC?
On Steam it's inside the install folder at <SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\Deep Rock Galactic\FSD\Saved\SaveGames, in a file ending _Player.sav. Right-click the game in Steam > Manage > Browse local files to get there fast.
Where are Deep Rock Galactic saves on Game Pass?
The Microsoft Store / Xbox build stores them under C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Packages\CoffeeStainStudios.DeepRockGalactic instead of the install folder.
How do I back up my Deep Rock Galactic save?
Copy the <numbers>_Player.sav file (or the whole SaveGames folder) from FSD\Saved\SaveGames to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.
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