The save system is currently stable, but users in early 2026 continue to report specific issues related to silent crashes and cross-profile save transfers . As official developer support has largely concluded, the community has turned to manual file management and third-party patches to maintain save integrity. Save File Locations & Backup
Sometimes Windows simply blocks the game from writing to your Documents folder. Controlled Folder Access:
In the game, start a New Game and play until the first manual save point (after obtaining the Plasma Cutter).
However, if you're updating your save file on the same platform: