Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Save File Location
Here's exactly where Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 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
%LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames\<user-id>
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames\<user-id>\ . AppData\Local is hidden — paste %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Run box.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/2417610/pfx/
Under Proton the MGSDelta folder lives inside the game's compatdata prefix (app id 2417610).
Console Settings > Saved Data
Console saves are sealed; back them up to PS Plus / Xbox cloud or external storage from the system menu.
Cloud saves
On Steam MGS Delta uses Steam Cloud, so the MGSDelta SaveGames folder syncs across machines. Quit the game before restoring a backup so Steam Cloud uploads your restored save instead of re-downloading the older online copy on next launch.
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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, 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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater save file on PC?
On Steam it's at %LOCALAPPDATA%\MGSDelta\Saved\SaveGames\<user-id>. Press Win+R and paste the environment-variable path (e.g. %LOCALAPPDATA% or %APPDATA%) to open the folder.
How do I back up my Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 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 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater saves in separate folders or sealed cloud containers, so progress does not transfer automatically between them.
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