Where Are NieR:Automata Save Files Located?
NieR:Automata saves live in Steam userdata under a numeric account folder. Slot files share the remote tree with system data.
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NieR:Automata stores saves the Steam way inside userdata: a numeric folder per account holding slot files plus system data for endings, settings, and unlocks. Steam Cloud mirrors the tree. Multiple playthroughs share the system files, which is why route progress survives slot juggling.
Back up the entire remote folder rather than single slots, since endings state lives outside them. The numeric folder is your Steam ID, identical across games. Pause Cloud sync when restoring older files so the service never immediately reverts your rescue.
Where NieR:Automata stores this, by platform
[Steam]\userdata\[SteamID]\524220\remote
Slots plus endings and system data in one remote tree. Copy everything with Steam closed. The numeric folder is your Steam ID; Cloud mirrors this path.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up all endings progress?
Copy the whole remote folder with Steam closed and Cloud paused. Endings unlocks and system flags live beside slot files, so partial copies lose route progress. Restore to the same numeric folder.
Can I replay routes without losing unlocks?
Yes, route unlocks persist in system files that survive slot deletion, so experimentation stays safe. True cleanup needs wiping the whole remote folder, which also erases settings.
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