The Precinct Save File Location
Here's exactly where The Precinct keeps your patrol progress on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back it up.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam\ . LocalLow is hidden; scene/progress files (e.g. SceneMap_default) sit inside.
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.
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.
Cloud saves
On PC, The Precinct uses Steam Cloud, so your SaveGame_Steam folder syncs across machines on the same account. Close the game before restoring a backup so Steam Cloud doesn't overwrite it with the older online copy on the next launch.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow and press Enter.
- Open Fallen Tree Games Ltd > The Precinct > SaveGame_Steam.
- Copy the whole save folder somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Cloud save overwrote my newer local save (or vice-versa)
This happens when Steam Cloud syncs on launch before you restore a backup. Fully quit the game, disable Steam Cloud for it, copy your good save into AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam, launch once offline to confirm it loads, then re-enable cloud so it uploads the correct copy.
Save is missing, won't load, or shows as corrupted
Verify the game files first, then look in AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam for a backup or older copy (many games keep a .bak or a numbered rolling backup next to the live save). Copy that older file over the broken one while the game is closed. Never edit the save with the game running — that is the most common cause of corruption.
FAQ
Where is The Precinct save file on PC?
It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow, then open Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct.
Does The Precinct use Steam Cloud?
Yes. Saves sync through Steam Cloud, but a local copy lives in AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct\SaveGame_Steam. Close the game before swapping files.
How do I back up my The Precinct save?
Copy the SaveGame_Steam folder from AppData\LocalLow\Fallen Tree Games Ltd\The Precinct to a safe location, then paste it back to restore. Close the game first.
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