Red Dead Redemption 2 Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-20
Save file location (Windows (Rockstar / Epic)): %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles
- Windows (Rockstar / Epic)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles- Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1174180/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/Rockstar Games/Red Dead Redemption 2/Profiles- Windows (Steam)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\1174180\remote- PlayStation 5 / PS4
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
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.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1174180/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/Rockstar Games/Red Dead Redemption 2/Profiles
RDR2 has no native Linux build; on Steam Deck it runs via Proton, so the Documents save lives inside the Proton prefix. AppID 1174180. 'steamuser' is the Proton Windows user. Steam Cloud copies also sit under ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<SteamID3>/1174180/remote. On microSD, use that card's steamapps/compatdata/.
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.
Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Red Dead Redemption 2 save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.
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.
Save problems & fixes
Red Dead Redemption 2 save won’t load or says it’s corrupt
Many games keep an automatic backup next to the save (a .bak or numbered copy) — close the game, copy that backup over the broken file, and reopen. On Steam, also right-click the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files.
My Red Dead Redemption 2 save is missing or the folder is empty
You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered profile/Steam-ID folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty, cloud sync may not have finished before the game overwrote the local copy; reconnect and let the cloud sync complete before launching.
Red Dead Redemption 2 progress rolled back after a cloud conflict
When Steam or the console reports a save conflict, always 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, disable cloud sync, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.
Save won't load or shows as corrupted? See the Red Dead Redemption 2 corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.
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.
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