Subnautica 2 Save File Location (Windows)

Subnautica 2 stores its save files at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Subnautica2\Saved\SaveGames 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 Subnautica 2 saves are stored

  • Windows — %LOCALAPPDATA%\Subnautica2\Saved\SaveGames

The save data here is .sav / .bak 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 %LOCALAPPDATA%\Subnautica2\Saved\SaveGames, and press Enter.

Backing up Subnautica 2 saves automatically

  1. Install Checkpoint64 (free) and pick Subnautica 2 — 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 Subnautica 2 store save files on Windows?

Subnautica 2 keeps its saves at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Subnautica2\Saved\SaveGames. Checkpoint64 already knows this path and backs the folder up automatically.

Can I back up Subnautica 2 saves automatically?

Yes — Checkpoint64 watches Subnautica 2'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 Subnautica 2 save?

With Checkpoint64, open the save's version list and restore any earlier version in one click — it puts those exact files back in Subnautica 2's save folder. Without a backup tool there's usually nothing to go back to: the folder only holds the latest files.