Where Are Outward Definitive Edition Save Files Located?
The Definitive Edition save files on PC, with adventurer progress in the install folder.
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The Definitive Edition saves adventurers in a SaveGames folder inside its own install directory, under an Outward_Defed level that separates it from the original release. The base game used a sibling folder beside it.
Conflicting reports of a LocalLow tree remain unverified and should be ignored. Trust the install folder path below, confirmed across guides and discussions.
Where Outward Definitive Edition stores this, by platform
<SteamLibrary>\steamapps\common\Outward\Outward_Defed\SaveGames
Inside the install folder starting from your Steam library root. The original release used a sibling SaveGames folder beside Outward_Defed. Unverified LocalLow reports should be ignored.
Frequently asked questions
Do original Outward and Definitive share saves?
No. The original uses a sibling SaveGames folder. Each edition reads only its own directory.
How do I back up Outward Definitive?
Copy the Outward_Defed SaveGames folder out of the install directory. Keep the copy outside the Steam library.
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