Helldivers 2 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-30
Save file location (Windows (settings/config only)): %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2
- Windows (settings/config only)
%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2- PlayStation 5
Account-bound (server-side)
Helldivers 2 has no local campaign save you can copy: your progress, level, warbonds, and unlocks are stored server-side on Arrowhead's servers and tied to your PlayStation/Steam account. The only local files are settings and cache, in %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2 on PC. Backing those up will not preserve or transfer your progress — signing into the same account restores everything.
Save file locations
%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\Arrowhead\Helldivers2 . This holds settings/config and a Saves subfolder for local options — NOT your account progress. Character level, medals, warbonds and Super Credits live on Arrowhead's servers, keyed to your account.
Account-bound (server-side)
No user-accessible progress file. Progress follows your PSN/Steam-linked account; there is nothing to copy to a USB drive.
Cloud saves
Helldivers 2 is always-online and account-bound: your progress is authoritative on the server, not on disk. That means you can reinstall or switch PCs and get everything back just by logging in — but it also means a local backup can't rescue progress if the account or server-side data is affected. If progress looks reset, it's almost always a server/login issue, not a missing file.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %appdata%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2 and press Enter.
- This folder holds settings/config only — copy it to preserve keybinds and options.
- To keep your PROGRESS, just remember your account login; there is no progress file to move.
Save problems & fixes
Helldivers 2 progress looks reset after reinstalling
Your progress is server-side, so it isn't lost. Make sure you're logged into the SAME PlayStation/Steam account you played on; a wrong or guest login shows an empty profile. If the account is correct, it's usually a temporary server sync issue — wait and relaunch.
I backed up the Helldivers 2 folder but my level is gone
The local folder only stores settings, not progress. Level, warbonds and credits are on Arrowhead's servers and can't be restored from a local backup — recovery is through the correct account login or Arrowhead support.
FAQ
Where is the Helldivers 2 save file on PC?
There is no local progress save. Settings live in C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\Arrowhead\Helldivers2, but your level, unlocks and credits are stored server-side on Arrowhead's servers, tied to your account.
Can I back up or transfer my Helldivers 2 progress?
Not via files. Progress is account-bound and server-side, so it follows you to any PC or PS5 automatically when you log into the same account. There is no local file to copy.
Why did my Helldivers 2 progress reset?
Almost always a login/account or server-sync issue, not a lost file. Confirm you're on the same account you played on and relaunch; contact Arrowhead support if it persists.
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