The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Save File Location
Last verified: 2026-09-21
- Windows (GOG / Steam without Cloud)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves- Windows (Steam with Cloud)
Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote- PlayStation (PS3/PS4/PS5)
Settings › Saved Data and Game/App Settings › Saved Data- Xbox (360 / One / Series X|S)
My games & apps › <Game> › Manage game › Saved data
Here's exactly where The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings keeps your saves on PC, how to open the folder, and how to back them up before you reinstall or move to a new PC.
Save file locations
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves
Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves . Save files use the .sav extension with matching .png thumbnails.
Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote
With Steam Cloud on, saves live under the Steam userdata folder (20920 is the Witcher 2 app id). If Documents\Witcher 2 looks empty, check here.
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
The Steam version syncs through Steam Cloud (userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote); GOG copies are local only in Documents\Witcher 2. If a Steam Cloud copy conflicts with a local one after playing offline, keep the newer save.
How to open the save folder
- Press Win + R to open the Run box.
- Type %userprofile%\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves and press Enter.
- If it's empty and you use Steam, open Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote instead.
- Copy the .sav files somewhere safe before reinstalling or moving PCs.
Save problems & fixes
Witcher 2 saves are missing after switching PCs
Sign into the same Steam account and let Steam Cloud finish syncing before launching; for GOG, manually copy Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves across.
Witcher 2 save won't load
Restore an earlier .sav from your backup. Verify the game files (Steam: Properties → Installed Files) if the whole slot list is empty.
FAQ
Where is The Witcher 2 save file on PC?
At C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves. With Steam Cloud enabled the active copy is in Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote.
Why is my Witcher 2 Documents save folder empty?
Steam Cloud stores the working copy in Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\20920\remote. Look there, or disable Steam Cloud to keep saves only in Documents\Witcher 2.
How do I back up Witcher 2 saves?
Copy the .sav files out of Documents\Witcher 2\gamesaves (or the Steam userdata\20920\remote folder). Restore by pasting them back.
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