Where Are Edith Finch Save Files Located?
Edith Finch keeps a single WhatRemains.sav in Local FinchGame, with per user folders on Steam builds.
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Edith Finch saves as one file: WhatRemains.sav in Local FinchGame Saved SaveGames. Steam builds nest it under a per user ID folder; plain Windows builds keep it at the top level. There are no rotating slots to fall back on.
That single file design makes backups mandatory before replaying chapters. Configs sit beside saves under Saved Config WindowsNoEditor, where Engine.ini tweaks (chromatic aberration off, FPS caps) and GameUserSettings resolution edits live. High DPI scaling can silently cap resolution until disabled per exe.
Where What Remains of Edith Finch stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\FinchGame\Saved\SaveGames\WhatRemains.sav
Steam builds nest it under a user ID subfolder. Store builds hide in the Annapurna package LocalCache tree. Syncs through Steam Cloud, Epic, GOG, and Xbox per build.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/501300/pfx
Proton mirror of the Windows pattern above. Exact path may vary by library location, check libraryfolders.vdf on multi library setups.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Edith Finch progress?
Copy WhatRemains.sav elsewhere with the game closed. One file holds the whole story, so a single copy is a complete backup. Restore by dropping it back before launching.
Why is Edith Finch resolution stuck low on a 4K monitor?
Windows DPI scaling shrinks its maximum. Override high DPI scaling to Application on FinchGame.exe properties, then set resolution in GameUserSettings.ini without touching graphics menus after.
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