S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat Save File Location (Windows)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat stores its save files at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STALKER-COP\savedgames 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat saves are stored

  • Windows — %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STALKER-COP\savedgames
    or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stalker Call of Pripyat\_appdata_\savedgames

Where two locations are listed, which one is in use depends on the install (Checkpoint64 checks them in order and uses the first that exists).

Not sure where yours is? The Steam Save File Location guide explains how that path is built.

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STALKER-COP\savedgames, and press Enter.

Backing up S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat store save files on Windows?

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat keeps its saves at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\STALKER-COP\savedgames or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Stalker Call of Pripyat\_appdata_\savedgames. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat'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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.