Tyranny uses the same general Saved Games convention as some Obsidian titles but its files are not interchangeable. Preserve the whole Tyranny directory and keep mods/build versions documented.
For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %USERPROFILE%Saved GamesTyranny. The known file or folder pattern is *.savegame campaign records. Tyranny stores packaged .savegame records in Windows Saved Games. The extension resembles Pillars but the serialized data belongs to a separate game and must not be cross-loaded.
Backup guidance: Close Tyranny, let the launcher finish any synchronization, then copy the complete documented save directory to a dated folder outside the live path. Preserve companion files rather than selecting only the newest-looking record. Cloud support depends on storefront; keep a dated offline copy before replacements. Launcher and cloud context matters because The active Steam, GOG installation determines which local profile and cloud copy can overwrite the save. Identify the storefront and account before restoring files.
Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. Treat saves as version-, storefront-, account-, and mod-sensitive unless the game or a separately verified migration workflow proves otherwise. A similar filename or extension is not evidence that two releases are interchangeable. If the expected progress is not visible, If progress is missing after a restore, confirm the active Windows account, storefront/profile, cloud state, and exact directory first. Restore the untouched backup before experimenting with individual files or older autosaves. SaveEditor.com only labels a game-specific editor as available when a separate linked Tool has a verified operational runtime; this reference page by itself is not an editor claim.