Where Are NieR: Automata Saves Located?
NieR: Automata save slots on PC in the Steam userdata tree under app ID 524220.
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NieR: Automata keeps save slots in the Steam userdata folder under its app ID. System settings and slot data share the remote directory.
Modding (graphics fixups especially) touches nearby files, so a pre-mod copy of the folder is cheap insurance against mishaps.
Where NieR: Automata stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[SteamID]\524220\remote
Replace the Steam path and Steam ID with your own. 524220 is the game's Steam app ID. Slots are SlotData files; copy the whole folder with Steam closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up NieR: Automata saves?
Each slot is a SlotData file in the remote folder. Copy individual slot files for single runs, or the whole folder for everything including settings.
Do saves sync with Steam Cloud?
Yes, when enabled. The local folder remains the live copy, so back it up before mod experiments (notably FAR) or reinstalls regardless of cloud status.
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