Red Dead Redemption 2 Save File Location
Here's exactly where Red Dead Redemption 2 stores your story saves on every platform, and how to back them up.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles\ . Inside a numbered folder are SRDR30000-style save files.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\1174180\remote
The Steam version stores story-mode saves under your Steam userdata folder (app id 1174180).
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data
Console saves are sealed and can't be copied as raw files. Back them up to PS Plus cloud or a USB drive from this menu.
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Xbox saves sync automatically to the cloud with your Microsoft account; there is no user-accessible save file on disk.
Cloud saves
Story-mode saves sync through the Rockstar Games Social Club cloud (and Steam Cloud on Steam) when enabled. Red Dead Online progress is stored on Rockstar's servers and cannot be edited locally.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
- Open Rockstar Games › Red Dead Redemption 2 › Profiles.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
FAQ
Where is the Red Dead Redemption 2 save file on PC?
For the Rockstar/Epic version it's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles. The Steam version uses Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\1174180\remote.
How do I back up RDR2 saves?
Copy the numbered profile folder with its SRDR3 save files to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.
Can I edit my Red Dead Online save?
No. Red Dead Online progress lives on Rockstar's servers, not locally, so it can't be copied or modified from your PC.