Losing progress to corrupted saves can ruin the Remnant 2 experience. But with strategic troubleshooting, you can often recover your game. Follow these steps to restore corrupted save files on PC and consoles:
How to Fix Remnant 2 Corrupt Save Issue
Step 1: Locate Your Save Folder
The first step is finding where Remnant 2 stores your personal save data:
- On PC:Navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Remnant2\Steam and open your Steam ID subfolder
- On Consoles:Save games automatically sync to the cloud
Step 2: Back Up Your Save Folder
Before modifying files, create a backup copy of the entire save folder on external storage or the cloud. This gives you a restore point if issues recur.
Step 3: Identify Corrupted Files
Inside your save folder are files like profile.sav and save_0.sav. Load each in-game and check for crashing or errors indicating corruption.
Remnant 2 also has .bak1, .bak2 and .bak3 backup copies. .bak1 is newest.
Step 4: Replace Corrupted Files
Once identified, delete the corrupted .sav file and rename the most recent .bak copy to match the original filename. This replaces damaged files with your backup.
Step 5: Re-Download Cloud Saves (Console)
For console users, re-syncing your account with the cloud downloads previous intact save files that overwrite corrupted local data.
Step 6: Replay If Needed
If no fix is found, replay from an earlier unaffected save. Embrace this as a chance to try new choices on a fresh run!
For more help, see guides on Remnant 2 Save Locations
Preventing Future Corruption
- Backup saves frequently
- Handle files carefully
- Restart your PC/console before loading
FAQ – July 23, 2023
What causes Remnant 2 save corruption?
Sudden power loss, game crashes, storage damage, or modifying files can all potentially corrupt saves. Cloud syncing helps minimize but doesn’t eliminate risk.
Will Remnant 2 autosaves revert corruption?
No, autosaves and quicksaves overwrite periodically, so they won’t revert unless made prior to corruption. Manual hard saves are safer.
Can I use a save editor to fix corruption?
Save editors are not recommended as they carry a high risk of further corrupting files or causing bans. Manual restoration from backups is safer.
How can I tell if a Remnant 2 save is corrupted?
Signs include crashes on launch, errors about loading saves, graphical glitches, getting stuck at certain points, and problems triggering autosaves.
Is there a way to repair corrupted save files?
If backup files are intact, replacing the damaged saves can repair corruption. But prevention via routine backups is ideal, as data loss can be irreversible.
Why does corruption seem to happen randomly?
Corruption often occurs cumulatively over time. A save file may load fine several times before finally becoming too damaged to work properly.
Can I transfer a save from console to PC to fix corruption?
Unfortunately, Remnant 2 save formats differ between platforms, so direct transfer is not possible. Cloud syncing can help recover console saves.
By regularly backing up your save folder and safely handling files, you maximize your chances of reversing corruption in Remnant 2. Don’t panic – focus on restoration using backups.
