Dying Light: The Beast Save File Location
Here's exactly where Dying Light: The Beast keeps your save files on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before an update or a new PC.
Save file locations
<Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\3008130\remote\out\save
Full path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<Steam-ID>\3008130\remote\out\save . 3008130 is the game's Steam app id. The save lives inside Steam's userdata, so it is tied to Steam Cloud by design.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/3008130/pfx/
Under Proton the same userdata/out/save structure applies; compatdata app id is 3008130.
Cloud saves
Because the save sits directly inside Steam's userdata folder, Dying Light: The Beast relies heavily on Steam Cloud. Fully quit the game and let Steam finish syncing before closing the client; to restore a backup, exit Steam, replace the files in remote\out\save, then reopen Steam so it uploads your restored copy.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Paste the folder path shown above (for example %LOCALAPPDATA% or %APPDATA%) and press Enter.
- Open the Dying Light: The Beast save folder to find your save data.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Cloud save overwrote my newer local save (or vice-versa)
This happens when the cloud syncs on launch before you restore a backup. Fully quit Dying Light: The Beast, disable cloud saves for it (Steam: right-click > Properties > General), copy your good save into the save folder above, launch once to confirm it loads, then re-enable cloud so it uploads the correct copy.
Save is missing, won't load, or shows as corrupted
Verify the game files first, then look in the save folder for a backup or older copy (many games keep a .bak or a numbered rolling backup next to the live save). Copy that older file over the broken one while the game is closed. Never edit a save with the game running — that is the most common cause of corruption.
FAQ
Where is the Dying Light: The Beast save file on PC?
On Steam it's at <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\3008130\remote\out\save. Press Win+R and paste the environment-variable path (e.g. %LOCALAPPDATA% or %APPDATA%) to open the folder.
How do I back up my Dying Light: The Beast save?
Copy the whole save folder shown above to a safe location, then paste it back to restore. Close the game first so cloud sync doesn't overwrite it.
Does the Steam and Game Pass / console version share saves?
No. Different stores (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store, consoles) keep Dying Light: The Beast saves in separate folders or sealed cloud containers, so progress does not transfer automatically between them.
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