Doom: The Dark Ages Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-24

Quick answer: Doom: The Dark Ages keeps two copies of your save on PC. The Steam build stores them in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<your Steam ID>\3017860\remote, and the game ALSO writes a copy to the id Software known folder: %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base. The Steam AppID is 3017860 and progress syncs through Steam Cloud.

Windows (Steam): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote
Windows (secondary / all builds): %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base
Xbox / PC Game Pass: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks... > SystemAppData > wgs
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton): ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3017860/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/id Software/DOOMTheDarkAges/base
PlayStation 5: Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS5)
Xbox (Series X|S): My games & apps > DOOM: The Dark Ages > Manage game > Saved data

Doom: The Dark Ages keeps your PC save in two places at once - the Steam Cloud copy at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote and an id Software copy at %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base. Here are the exact paths for Steam, Game Pass, Steam Deck, PS5 and Xbox, plus how to back them up safely.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote

The primary Steam Cloud save. 3017860 is the DOOM: The Dark Ages AppID; inside 'remote' are per-profile folders. If Steam is on another drive, adjust the drive letter.

Windows (secondary / all builds)

%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base

The id-Tech engine also writes here (C:\Users\<YourName>\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base). This is the copy to grab on non-Steam builds or if the userdata folder looks empty.

Xbox / PC Game Pass

C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks... > SystemAppData > wgs

The Microsoft Store / Game Pass build sandboxes saves under Packages in a wgs folder with obfuscated names; use the in-game cloud rather than editing these directly.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)

~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/3017860/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Saved Games/id Software/DOOMTheDarkAges/base

Proton maps the Windows Saved Games path inside the game's compatdata prefix (3017860). Steam Cloud userdata still lives under ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<id>/3017860/remote.

PlayStation 5

Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS5)

Console saves are sealed; back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.

Xbox (Series X|S)

My games & apps > DOOM: The Dark Ages > Manage game > Saved data

Xbox console saves sync to the cloud with your Microsoft account; no user-accessible file on disk.

Cloud saves

On Steam, the userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote folder is what Steam Cloud syncs; the Saved Games\id Software copy is local. If a cloud conflict pops up after playing on two machines, keep the version matching your real last playtime, then let Steam re-sync. To move to a new PC with cloud off, copy the whole 3017860 folder (or the Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges folder).

How to open the save folder

Press Win + R to open the Run box.
Paste %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base and press Enter.
For the Steam Cloud copy, open C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata, then your Steam ID folder, then 3017860\remote.
Copy those files somewhere safe before verifying files, reinstalling, or moving to a new PC.

Save problems & fixes

FAQ

Where is the Doom: The Dark Ages save file on PC?

Two places: the Steam Cloud copy at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote, and an id Software copy at %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges\base.

Why are there two save locations?

The id-Tech engine writes to the Saved Games\id Software known folder, while Steam mirrors saves into its userdata\3017860\remote folder for cloud sync. They hold the same progress; back up both to be safe.

Does Doom: The Dark Ages use Steam Cloud?

Yes. The userdata\<SteamID>\3017860\remote folder is synced through Steam Cloud, so progress follows your Steam account across PCs.

Where does the Game Pass version save?

The Microsoft Store / Game Pass build stores saves under AppData\Local\Packages in a sandboxed wgs folder with obfuscated names - use the in-game cloud instead of editing those files directly.

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.