Stalker 2 Save Location (Game Pass and Steam)

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must admit, the debut of Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl has been quite the rollercoaster ride. The game’s arrival was marred by the usual assortment of technical hiccups, ranging from crashes and stutters to HDR not working and controller issues. Add to that audio bugs, flickering textures, and camera movement that could make a compass spin, and you’ve got a recipe for frustration.


The initial release of Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl could have been smoother, as it came with numerous issues such as crashes, stutters, HDR malfunctions, controller glitches, audio bugs, flickering textures, and even strange camera movements. On top of that, some players experienced muddy or unstable gameplay. However, surprisingly, the game’s reception has been relatively positive, given its numerous challenges. Still, many gamers prefer to play it safe. To prevent losing progress, backing up saves is highly recommended, but first, you need to find out where those files are stored. Regardless of whether you choose to play the game on Steam or Game Pass, here’s a guide to help you locate your saved games.

Save files location in Stalker 2 (Steam and Game Pass)

It makes no difference if you would like to simply back up your saves or whether you need it for other purposes, knowing the directory where a game keeps those files is a valuable knowledge. In case of Stalker 2, the situation can be a bit more complex, as the production is available in Game Pass, which complicates things a little bit, yet it’s far from impossible to find them. Depending on where you play the title, the directory containing saves differs. Their location goes as follow:

Save locations on Steam

Save locations on Game Pass

It appears that the save path for the Game Pass version of Stalker 2 features an additional element, taking the form of a folder named with a semi-random sequence of characters. Examples might look like this: “0008000006216E54_0000000000000000000000007BF72398”. Importantly, note that each user’s specific value will be distinct.

Regardless of the launcher that you use to play Stalker 2, the exclusion zone is a dangerous place that is easy to get lost in. Why not take a look at a map of this region that we have prepared?

https://www.gamepressure.com/guides/embeds/map.asp

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2024-11-22 13:01