The path through a complicated tapestry of friendship, betrayal, survival and sacrifice inside the vast Dungeons & Dragons universe is fully moulded by the decisions you make in the facinating world of Baldur’s Gate 3. To guarantee that immersive saga remains intact, understanding the location of your save files is crucial.
It is crucial to understand that Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t support Steam Auto Cloud setting at this time. Your save files are consequently kept locally on your device highlighting the significance of taking preventative backup procedures.
How to Locate BG3 Save Files
To access valuable Baldur’s Gate 3 saved files follow these simple steps:
- Open File Explorer or Finder
- Navigate to Steam Installation DirectoryTypically, this is found at:
Windows: C:Program Files (x86)Steam
macOS: /Users/{YourUsername}/Library/Application Support/Steam - Within the Steam directory, locate and open the “userdata” folder.
- Identify Steam3 Account ID and Explore the “userdata” directory and identify the folder named after your unique Steam3 Account ID associated with your Steam account.
- Within your Steam3 Account ID folder, search for the “1086940” folder, which corresponds to the App ID for Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Your Baldur’s Gate 3 save files reside within this folder.
- The complete path to your save files is:
[Steam Install]/userdata/{Steam3AccountID}/1086940/ - Remember to personalize [Steam Install] with your specific Steam installation directory and {Steam3AccountID} with your unique Steam3 Account ID.
How to delete Early Access Saves in Baldur’s Gate 3
As Baldur’s Gate 3 prepares to transition from Early Access to its full launch, clearing out Early Access saves is crucial to ensure a seamless gaming transition.
Follow these steps to adeptly remove these saves:
- Step 1: Launch the Baldur’s Gate 3 game.
- Step 2: From the main menu select the Load Game option.
- Step 3: Within your previous campaigns choose the Delete Campaign option for each erasing Early Access saves both locally and from the cloud.
Optional: Safeguarding Your Progress with Backups
For added security and peace of mind, consider saving files through backup:
- Locate Save Files: Locate save files within the following path on your computer: %LocalAppData%Larian Studios.
- Move Save Files: To ensure safekeeping, relocate the save files from this location to an alternative directory.
Epic journey through Baldur’s Gate 3 deserves preservation and understanding the intricacies of save file location and backup strategies is paramount. Armed with the knowledge of accessing and safeguarding your save files you can navigate the transition from Early Access to full launch with confidence.
