Divinity: Original Sin 2 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Definitive Edition, Steam)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition\PlayerProfiles
- Windows (Definitive Edition, Steam)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition\PlayerProfiles- Windows (original release)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2\PlayerProfiles
Here's exactly where Divinity: Original Sin 2 stores your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up.
Save file locations
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition\PlayerProfiles
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition\PlayerProfiles\<profile>\Savegames_patch9\ . Saves are .lsv files inside a folder per save.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2\PlayerProfiles
The pre-Definitive version uses the same layout under a 'Divinity Original Sin 2' folder instead of the Definitive Edition one.
Cloud saves
On PC, Divinity: Original Sin 2 uses Steam Cloud, so your .lsv saves sync across machines with the same account. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer copy so you don't lose a long co-op campaign.
Cloud save conflict & platform recovery
Divinity: Original Sin 2 syncs its .lsv saves through Steam Cloud, which is convenient across machines but risky for long co-op campaigns: if two players' PCs disagree after offline play, Steam can restore an older cloud copy and undo hours of progress. Decide which save is authoritative before letting it sync.
- Disable Steam Cloud for the game (Properties → General) before copying .lsv files between PCs so the client doesn't overwrite the newer save.
- Compare the .lsv timestamps in the save folder and keep the one matching your real last session — the host's machine is usually authoritative in co-op.
- Make a manual copy of the whole save folder before any transfer; Steam Cloud keeps only the most recent synced state.
- Turn cloud back on only after the correct save is in place, then launch and load it to confirm before continuing the campaign.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Divinity: Original Sin 2 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 %localappdata% and press Enter.
- Open Larian Studios > Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition > PlayerProfiles > your profile > Savegames.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Divinity: Original Sin 2 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 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.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 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 Divinity: Original Sin 2 corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
FAQ
Where is the Divinity: Original Sin 2 save file on PC?
For the Definitive Edition it's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Divinity Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition\PlayerProfiles\<profile>\Savegames. Press Win+R, type %localappdata%, then browse to the Larian Studios folder.
How do I back up my Divinity: Original Sin 2 save?
Copy the save folders (each holding an .lsv file) from your PlayerProfiles\<profile>\Savegames folder to a safe location, then paste them back to restore.
How do I share a Divinity: Original Sin 2 save with a co-op partner?
Send the save's .lsv folder; the host loads it, since story campaigns are driven by the host's save rather than each player's copy.
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