Palworld save file location?

Finding your Palworld save file location is essential for backing up your progress, troubleshooting issues, or transferring saves between devices.

Default Palworld Save File Location

Palworld saves are stored in your local AppData folder on Windows. The exact path is:

`C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Pal\Saved\SaveGames`

Accessing Your Save Files

To quickly navigate to your Palworld save folder:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog

2. Type `%localappdata%\Pal\Saved\SaveGames` and press Enter

3. This will open your save directory directly

Alternatively, you can manually navigate by showing hidden folders and following the path above, replacing [YourUsername] with your actual Windows username.

Understanding Save File Structure

Inside the SaveGames folder, you'll find numbered directories (like "0000000001") representing different save slots. Each contains:

- Level.sav: Your world data

- LevelMeta.sav: World metadata

- LocalData.sav: Player-specific information

- Players folder: Individual player save data

Steam Deck and Linux Users

For Steam Deck players, Palworld saves are located at:

`~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1623730/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Pal/Saved/SaveGames`

Backup Best Practices

Regularly copy your entire SaveGames folder to a backup location, especially before major game updates or when experimenting with mods. This prevents losing hours of progress due to corruption or unexpected issues.

Remember that multiplayer server saves are stored separately on the host's machine or dedicated server, not in your local save folder.

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