Where Are Directive 8020 Save Files Located?
Directive 8020 saves checkpoints and profiles in a Directive8020 folder under Local AppData, backed by Steam Cloud.
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Directive 8020 is an Unreal Engine 5 title, and its saves follow the engine layout: a Directive8020 folder inside Local AppData with Saved and SaveGames underneath. Checkpoints, profiles, and choice data sit there as .sav files.
Steam Cloud mirrors that tree for PC players, which helps across machines but punishes manual restores. Pause Cloud before transplanting files, or the older synced copy will overwrite your edited set on launch.
Where Directive 8020 stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Directive8020\Saved\SaveGames
Checkpoint and profile .sav files. Back up the whole SaveGames folder with the game closed. Disable Steam Cloud temporarily when restoring manual copies.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/2255370/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Directive8020/Saved/SaveGames
Proton prefix for app ID 2255370; the Directive8020 tail inside mirrors Windows exactly. Same Cloud-pause rule applies on Steam Deck.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Directive 8020 saves?
Copy the whole SaveGames folder elsewhere with the game closed. Restore by pasting it back with Steam Cloud paused, then launch once before re-enabling sync.
Can I save-scum story choices in Directive 8020?
Duplicate a .sav checkpoint file and keep the copy in the backup folder. Restoring means swapping it back in while the game is closed and Cloud is off.
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