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Resident Evil Village Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-10-10

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): <Steam folder>\userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save

Quick answer: On PC, Resident Evil Village saves are stored in Steam\userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save. Back up the whole 1196590 folder with Steam closed.
Windows (Steam)
<Steam folder>\userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1196590/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/but note RE Village uses Steam userdata, not a Proton prefix — on Steam Deck look under ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<your-ID>/1196590/remote/win64_save

Here's exactly where Resident Evil Village (RE8) stores your save on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up before you edit or move it.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
<Steam folder>\userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save

Full path example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save . App ID 1196590. The <your-ID> folder is unique per account — open whichever number is present. Back up the whole 1196590 folder, not individual files, so Mercenaries unlocks and challenge rewards restore together.

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1196590/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/but note RE Village uses Steam userdata, not a Proton prefix — on Steam Deck look under ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/<your-ID>/1196590/remote/win64_save

On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not your Linux home. AppID 1196590. 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

Resident Evil Village uses Steam Cloud through the userdata folder. Close Steam before copying a backup so a mid-sync write doesn't corrupt it; after a conflict keep the newer copy.

How to open the save folder

  1. Open your Steam install folder (default C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
  2. Go to userdata → your numeric ID folder → 1196590 → remote → win64_save.
  3. Close Steam, then copy the whole 1196590 folder somewhere safe before editing or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Resident Evil Village 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 Resident Evil Village 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.

Resident Evil Village 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 Resident Evil Village save file on PC?

In your Steam folder under userdata\<your-ID>\1196590\remote\win64_save. The <your-ID> is unique per account.

How do I back up my RE Village save?

Close Steam, then copy the entire 1196590 folder to a safe location. To restore, paste it back and let Steam Cloud sync.

Why is my RE Village save folder empty?

You are likely in the wrong numeric ID folder — open the one that matches your account, or the one that actually contains the 1196590 subfolder.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.