How to Transfer Your Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Save to a New PC
Switching computers? Here's exactly which Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save files to copy, where they live, and how to make sure your progress loads on the new PC.
%APPDATA%\Sekiro
Copy your S0000.sl2 file (and its S0000.sl2.bak backup) from the folder named with your numeric Steam ID.
Where the files live: see the full Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save file location guide for every platform path (PS5, Xbox, Steam Cloud).
How to transfer your Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save to a new PC
- On the old PC, press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\Sekiro, and press Enter to open the save folder.
- Copy your S0000.sl2 file (and its S0000.sl2.bak backup) from the folder named with your numeric Steam ID.
- Copy those files to a USB drive, cloud folder (OneDrive/Google Drive), or network share.
- Install Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on the new PC and launch it once, then close it — this creates the empty save folder.
- On the new PC, open the same path (%APPDATA%\Sekiro) and paste your copied save in, overwriting if asked.
- Launch the game and confirm your progress loaded before deleting the backup copy.
Does cloud sync move it for you?
Yes on Steam — Sekiro syncs S0000.sl2 through Steam Cloud. If Steam Cloud and a local save conflict, pick carefully: choosing the wrong one can overwrite your progress.
Common mistakes
- Copying S0000.sl2 but not the matching .bak — keep both.
- Pasting into a folder named with the wrong numeric Steam ID; the save must sit under YOUR Steam ID folder.
FAQ
How do I move my Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save to a new PC?
Copy the save from %APPDATA%\Sekiro on the old PC to the exact same path on the new PC, then launch the game. Copy your S0000.sl2 file (and its S0000.sl2.bak backup) from the folder named with your numeric Steam ID.
Will Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice cloud saves transfer automatically?
Yes on Steam — Sekiro syncs S0000.sl2 through Steam Cloud. If Steam Cloud and a local save conflict, pick carefully: choosing the wrong one can overwrite your progress.
Where is the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save folder?
It's at %APPDATA%\Sekiro. Paste that into the File Explorer address bar (or Win+R) to open it. See our full location guide for every platform.
Do I need to copy anything else?
Copy the whole save folder, not just one file — games often store backups, profile subfolders, or settings alongside the main save. Copying the entire folder avoids missing anything.
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