Elden Ring Save File Location (Windows)

Elden Ring stores its save files at %APPDATA%\EldenRing on Windows. Checkpoint64 already knows this folder — it backs it up automatically and keeps every version, so a corrupted or overwritten save is one click from restored.

Where Elden Ring saves are stored

  • Windows%APPDATA%\EldenRing

The save data here is .sl2 / .bak / .co2 files — back up the folder as a set, not single files, so a restore always keeps them consistent.

How to open the save folder

  • Windows — press Win+R, paste %APPDATA%\EldenRing, and press Enter.

Backing up Elden Ring saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Elden Ring — 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.

For the deeper story — how Elden Ring saves break and how rollback works — read the full Elden Ring save backup guide.

Common questions

Where does Elden Ring store save files on Windows?

Elden Ring keeps its saves at %APPDATA%\EldenRing. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Elden Ring saves automatically?

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

How do I restore an earlier Elden Ring save?

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