Where Are Destiny 2 Settings Stored?
Destiny 2 cvars.xml settings file on PC under Bungie in AppData, with the server-side truth about characters.
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Destiny 2 stores client settings in cvars.xml inside a Bungie folder under AppData Roaming. Everything that matters for progression lives server-side.
The file is small and hand-editable for resolution emergencies. Delete it when graphics settings brick the launch; the game rebuilds it.
Where Destiny 2 stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Bungie\DestinyPC\prefs\cvars.xml
Holds cvars.xml with graphics, keybinds and client prefs. Edit or delete with the game closed. Characters and loot are server-side and need no backup.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Destiny 2 characters saved?
Nowhere locally. Guardians, vault and triumphs live on Bungie servers. Reinstalling or switching PCs loses nothing except graphics preferences and keybinds.
How do I reset Destiny 2 graphics settings?
Delete cvars.xml with the game closed. It regenerates with defaults on next launch. This fixes most unlaunchable-graphics and stuck-resolution cases.
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