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Resident Evil 5 Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-22

Quick answer: On the Steam version of Resident Evil 5, the save lives in Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\21690\remote as savedata.bin. Non-Steam installs use Documents\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 5.
Windows (Steam)
<Steam>\userdata\<SteamID>\21690\remote
Windows (non-Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 5

Here's exactly where Resident Evil 5 keeps your save on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
<Steam>\userdata\<SteamID>\21690\remote

Full path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\21690\remote . The save file is savedata.bin and 21690 is the Steam AppID.

Windows (non-Steam)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 5

Retail / non-Steam copies store the save under Documents\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 5 instead of Steam userdata.

Cloud saves

The Steam version uses Steam Cloud, syncing savedata.bin from userdata\21690\remote. If a conflict appears, keep the file with the later timestamp.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R.
  2. For Steam, open C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\21690\remote and copy savedata.bin.
  3. For non-Steam, type %userprofile%\Documents\CAPCOM and open RESIDENT EVIL 5.
  4. Copy the save somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Resident Evil 5 save won’t load or says it’s corrupt

Look for 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 Resident Evil 5 save is missing or the folder is empty

You are usually looking in the wrong sub-folder — open the numbered Steam-ID / profile folder inside the path above, not the parent. If it is still empty on a GFWL-era game, the save may have been migrated to Steam’s userdata folder after a patch.

Resident Evil 5 progress rolled back after a cloud/Steam conflict

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, disable Steam Cloud, back up the local folder first, then re-enable it.

FAQ

Where is the Resident Evil 5 save on PC?

On Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YourSteamID>\21690\remote (savedata.bin). Non-Steam: Documents\CAPCOM\RESIDENT EVIL 5.

What is the Resident Evil 5 save file called?

savedata.bin, stored in the \remote subfolder of the Steam userdata\21690 path.

How do I back up my Resident Evil 5 save?

Copy savedata.bin from userdata\<SteamID>\21690\remote (or the CAPCOM Documents folder) to a safe location, then paste it back to restore.

Other games

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