Save Data Backup Management | Elden Ring Wiki

Backing up and restoring game saves is crucial for preserving your progress and experimenting with different strategies in Elden Ring. This page teaches you where to find your Elden Ring save files, how to back them up and restore them when needed.

Save Location and Backup Instructions for Elden Ring

Windows

1. Save Location:

1. Backup Steps:
   • Ensure the game is not running or you are at the title screen.
   • Copy the file ERS0000.sl2 and place it in a safe location to prevent accidental deletion.
   • To restore a save, replace the ERS0000.sl2 in the Elden Ring AppData folder with your backup.
   • If you frequently restore backups, it is recommended to turn off Steam Cloud saves to avoid conflicts.

Linux

1. Save Location:

1. Backup Steps:
   • Follow the same instructions as for Windows: ensure the game is not running, copy the save file, and replace it as needed.
   • Consider turning off Steam Cloud saves if restoring backups frequently.

PS4/PS5

1. Backup Steps:
   • Ensure the game is not running.
   • Navigate to Settings on your console.
   • Go to Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
   • Choose the type of game (PS4 or PS5 version of Elden Ring) and select Sync Saved Data to disable it for Elden Ring.
   • On the main screen, highlight the Elden Ring application, press the Options button, and select Upload/Download Saved Data.
   • Select Upload to save the data to the cloud.
2. Restore Steps:
   • Close the game.
   • On the main screen, highlight Elden Ring, press the Options button, and select Upload/Download Saved Data.
   • Choose Download to retrieve the saved data from the cloud.

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