Where Are Imperator: Rome Saves Located?
Imperator Rome save folder under Documents Paradox Interactive with .rome save files on PC.
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Imperator: Rome follows the standard Paradox layout with local saves in a save games folder inside its Documents directory. Config, logs and mods sit alongside as siblings.
Cloud saves live separately in the Steam userdata tree for app ID 859580. Local files are the ones you copy for modding or safekeeping.
Where Imperator: Rome stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Imperator\save games
Contains .rome save files. Settings and mods sit in sibling folders under the Imperator directory. Steam Cloud copies live under userdata\859580\remote. Copy the save games folder with the game closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Imperator: Rome saves?
Copy the save games folder from the Imperator user directory. Paste it back to restore, letting Steam Cloud settle afterward.
Can I edit Imperator: Rome saves?
Yes, uncompressed saves are plain text like other Clausewitz games. Keep an untouched backup because one bad bracket breaks the load.
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