Where Are Virginia Save Files Located?
Virginia saves on Windows (Variable State LocalLow) plus Steam userdata and Proton paths.
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Virginia keeps saves in LocalLow under Variable State on Windows, with Steam Cloud copies in userdata for AppID 374030. Video options live in the registry instead.
Linux runs through Proton under compatdata 374030. Copy the folder with the game closed and Cloud paused. Save files open in a text editor when inspecting flags.
Where Virginia stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Variable State\Virginia\
Saves here. Steam Cloud mirrors to userdata\374030\storage\. Video settings sit in HKCU\Software\Variable State\Virginia in the registry. Copy the folder with the game closed.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/374030/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Variable State/Virginia
Proton path for AppID 374030. Cloud copies may also sit in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/374030/. Search compatdata/374030 if moved.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Virginia progress?
Close the game and copy the Variable State Virginia folder elsewhere. Restoring means putting it back with Cloud paused, then launching once to confirm the investigation loads.
Where are Virginia graphics settings?
In the registry under HKCU Software Variable State Virginia, not the save folder. Reset them there while leaving saves alone. The save files only track story flags.
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