Pacific Drive Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Save file location (Windows (Steam / Epic)): %LOCALAPPDATA%\PenDriverPro\Saved\SaveGames
- Windows (Steam / Epic)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\PenDriverPro\Saved\SaveGames- Windows (Game Pass)
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\...PacificDrive...\SystemAppData\wgs- Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1458140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/PenDriverPro/Saved/SaveGames
Here's exactly where Pacific Drive stores your run on PC and Steam Deck, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you move it.
Save file locations
%LOCALAPPDATA%\PenDriverPro\Saved\SaveGames
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\PenDriverPro\Saved\SaveGames\ . Saves are .sav files. 'PenDriverPro' is the internal project name — that is the correct folder. AppData\Local is hidden; paste %localappdata% into the address bar.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\...PacificDrive...\SystemAppData\wgs
The Game Pass build saves in the sandboxed Packages folder under a wgs container instead of PenDriverPro.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1458140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/PenDriverPro/Saved/SaveGames
On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not your Linux home. AppID 1458140. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser'. If installed on a microSD card, look under that card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. The folder won't appear until you've launched the game once.
Cloud saves
On PC, Pacific Drive has Steam Cloud support, so your run syncs across machines. If a cloud and local save conflict after offline play, keep the newer one so you don't lose station upgrades and route progress.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %localappdata% and press Enter, then open PenDriverPro → Saved → SaveGames.
- Copy the whole SaveGames folder (the .sav files) somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Pacific Drive save won’t load or says it’s corrupt
Close the game fully, then look for an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) and copy it over the broken file. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
My Pacific Drive save is missing or the folder is empty
You are usually in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not its parent. If still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.
Pacific Drive progress rolled back after a cloud sync
When Steam reports a save conflict, keep the version with the LATER timestamp — choosing the older cloud copy overwrites newer local progress, the most common cause of lost hours. If unsure, back up the local folder first, then let the cloud sync.
FAQ
Where is the Pacific Drive save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Local\PenDriverPro\Saved\SaveGames. Paste %localappdata% into the address bar, then open PenDriverPro.
Why is the folder called PenDriverPro?
That is Pacific Drive's internal project codename — it is the correct save folder even though it doesn't say 'Pacific Drive'.
How do I back up my Pacific Drive run?
Copy the .sav files from the SaveGames folder to another location, then paste them back to restore.
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