Where Are Nova Roma Save Files Located?
Nova Roma save folder on PC, why saves are zip files, and the in-game button that reveals them instantly.
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Nova Roma keeps saves as zip archives in a LionShield folder in LocalLow. Each year of the city gets its own zip, which keeps big late-game settlements compact and easy to share with the developers when reporting bugs.
The fastest route ignores Explorer entirely. Open Load Game from the main menu, pick a year, and click the folder icon in the corner. The game opens the exact save file for you, already highlighted. Manual navigation is only needed for bulk backups.
Where Nova Roma stores this, by platform
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\LocalLow\LionShield\Nova Roma\Saves
One zip per saved year. Use the in-game Load menu folder icon to jump here instantly instead of typing the path.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/2426530/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/LionShield/Nova Roma/Saves
Proton prefix for Steam Deck and Linux desktops, app ID 2426530. Zip saves move across platforms untouched.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Nova Roma saves zip files?
Late-game cities are huge, and zipping keeps them small enough for Steam Cloud. Unzipping is unnecessary. The game reads the archives directly.
How do I send a Nova Roma save to the developers?
Use the folder icon in the Load Game screen to reveal the year's zip, then attach it to the bug report. That beats digging through AppData by hand.
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