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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Save file location (Windows (Steam)): %APPDATA%\Sekiro\<SteamID>

Quick answer: On PC, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice save files are stored in %APPDATA%\Sekiro\<SteamID>. Copy that folder to back up your progress before modding or moving to a new PC.
Windows (Steam)
%APPDATA%\Sekiro\<SteamID>
Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/814380/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/Sekiro/<SteamID>
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 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stores your save on every platform, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam)
%APPDATA%\Sekiro\<SteamID>

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\Sekiro\<numeric Steam ID>\ . The save file is S0000.sl2 (with a matching S0000.sl2.bak backup).

Steam Deck / Linux (Proton)
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/814380/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Roaming/Sekiro/<SteamID>

On Steam Deck the save lives inside the game's Proton prefix, not in your Linux home. AppID 814380. Proton always names the Windows user 'steamuser' (never your Linux username). The save file is S0000.sl2 (with S0000.sl2.bak). If the game is installed on a microSD card, look under that card's steamapps/compatdata/ instead. Enable 'View › Show Hidden Files' in the Dolphin file manager to see the folder.

PlayStation 5 / PS4
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.

Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
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

On PC, Sekiro uses Steam Cloud, so your S0000.sl2 save syncs across machines with the same Steam account. If Steam Cloud and a local save conflict, choose carefully — picking the wrong one can overwrite progress.

Moving to a new PC? Follow the step-by-step Sekiro save transfer guide to copy your progress across without losing anything.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %appdata% and press Enter.
  3. Open the Sekiro folder, then the folder named with a long number (your Steam ID).
  4. Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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 Sekiro corrupted save fix guide to recover your progress step by step.

FAQ

Where is the Sekiro save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\Sekiro\<Steam ID>\S0000.sl2. Press Win+R, type %appdata%, and open the Sekiro folder.

How do I back up my Sekiro save?

Copy S0000.sl2 (and S0000.sl2.bak) from your Steam ID folder to a safe place before modding or using save editors.

Can I use someone else's Sekiro save?

Saves are tied to your Steam ID. To use another save you typically need to rename the folder to your own Steam ID and match the file name; a mismatch can cause it to be ignored.

Other games

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