BeamNG.drive Save File Location (Windows)

BeamNG.drive stores its save files at %LOCALAPPDATA%\BeamNG on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps earlier versions, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where BeamNG.drive saves are stored

  • Windows — %LOCALAPPDATA%\BeamNG

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %LOCALAPPDATA%\BeamNG, and press Enter.

Backing up BeamNG.drive saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick BeamNG.drive — the save path above is already preset.
  2. Auto-backup watches the folder and uploads a new version whenever it changes, keeping full history.
  3. Restore any version in one click if a save corrupts, gets overwritten, or a mod breaks it.

Common questions

Where does BeamNG.drive store save files on Windows?

BeamNG.drive keeps its saves at %LOCALAPPDATA%\BeamNG. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up BeamNG.drive saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches BeamNG.drive's save folder and uploads a new version every time it changes, so you get automatic backups with version history. Free download for Windows and Linux.

How do I restore an earlier BeamNG.drive save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in BeamNG.drive's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.