Where Are Total Annihilation Save Files Located?
Total Annihilation keeps game saves in an install SAVEGAME folder with all settings in the registry.
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Total Annihilation stores saves in a SAVEGAME folder inside the install directory, classically C:\CAVEDOG\TOTALA. Settings live in the registry under Cavedog Entertainment, not beside the saves. Steam Cloud and GOG Galaxy both sync the tree under app ID 298030.
The install-folder habit makes the whole game portable: copy TOTALA and everything travels, mods included. Linux runs through Proton with the mirrored layout. Community patches expect the stock tree, so back it up before patching sprees.
Where Total Annihilation stores this, by platform
<install>\TOTALA\SAVEGAME
Saves in the install SAVEGAME tree; settings in HKCU registry. Expansions share the folder. Clouds sync under app 298030. Copy the install whole for modded setups.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/TOTALA/SAVEGAME
Same install-relative SAVEGAME in the native library for app 298030. Registry settings live in the prefix registry; back both up together.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Total Annihilation with mods?
Copy the whole TOTALA folder. Mods, maps, units and saves share the install tree, and partial copies break cross-references the engine expects. The folder is small by modern standards.
Do TA expansions share the save folder?
Yes for campaigns. The Core Contingency and Battle Tactics read the same SAVEGAME tree, so one folder serves the base game and both expansions. Keep expansion file sets complete.
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