Where Are Boneworks Save Files Located?
Boneworks keeps VR progress as numbered .dat files in LocalLow, with all game settings in the registry.
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Boneworks stores progress in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Stress Level Zero\BONEWORKS as .dat files, with bw1_pInfo_00 carrying player one. Ammo and unlocks live in sibling files like additional_resources1. Settings sit in the registry, not beside the saves.
There is no Steam Cloud safety net despite the store page patterns; disk copies are the backup. Linux runs through Proton under app ID 823500 with the mirrored LocalLow tree. Mods and save editors both target these files, so zip the folder before experimenting.
Where Boneworks stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Stress Level Zero\BONEWORKS
Progress .dats plus ammo and unlock files in one Unity tree. Settings in HKCU registry. No cloud backup; zip the folder before mods or editors.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/823500/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Stress Level Zero/BONEWORKS
Same LocalLow-relative layout inside the Proton prefix for app 823500. VR through Proton needs the usual setup; files behave identically.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Boneworks fully?
Copy the whole Stress Level Zero BONEWORKS folder. Progress .dats, ammo stores and unlocks share it; single-file copies load half a profile. Back up before every modding session.
How do I install a downloaded Boneworks save?
Paste bw1_pInfo files into the LocalLow folder with matching player numbers. The game reads 00 for player one; mismatched numbers load as strangers. Devs warn edits can strand profiles, so copy first.
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