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Cyberpunk 2077 Save Files & Tools

Cyberpunk 2077 PC save location, backup, file-format, launcher, cloud-sync, and compatibility reference. This Game Hub documents save-file facts without implying that a game-specific Save Editor is available.

PC

01 / Overview

Save reference at a glance.

Game Hubs separate documented save-file facts from actual Tool support. A Game Hub can be useful even when no custom editor exists.

Developer
CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher
CD PROJEKT
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
.dat, .json, .png

Cyberpunk 2077 is organized around save-slot folders rather than a single global save. Keeping the folder together matters because the main sav.dat payload sits beside metadata used to describe the slot. A robust backup copies the entire slot or, preferably, the full Cyberpunk 2077 save directory. Cross-progression adds a second synchronization layer, so a local restore should be completed while the game is closed and before a remote copy is allowed to win a conflict.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %USERPROFILE%Saved GamesCD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077 | macOS: $HOME/Library/Application Support/CD Projekt Red/Cyberpunk 2077/saves | Linux / Steam Play: Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1091500/pfx/. The known file or folder pattern is sav.dat
metadata.*.json
screenshot.png. Cyberpunk 2077 stores saves as slot directories. A slot contains the main sav.dat payload plus metadata and, commonly, a screenshot. The slot directory should be treated as one save unit.

Backup guidance: Copy complete save-slot folders, or copy the entire Cyberpunk 2077 save directory. Do not separate sav.dat from its metadata when creating archival backups. Steam Cloud, GOG Galaxy, and Epic cloud support are documented. Cross-progression cloud synchronization requires the CD PROJEKT/REDlauncher flow. Launcher and cloud context matters because All storefronts ultimately use the local save area documented here, while cross-progression depends on CD PROJEKT account/launcher services rather than a simple folder copy.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. Cross-progression is a service-backed workflow. Local folder copies and cross-progression are related but not identical operations. If the expected progress is not visible, If a slot is absent in-game, verify that the entire slot folder was restored. If cloud or cross-progression is active, compare timestamps before allowing the remote copy to overwrite a manual restore. 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.

Compatibility note

Cross-progression is a service-backed workflow. Local folder copies and cross-progression are related but not identical operations.

02 / Save locations

Where the save files are stored.

Paths are displayed only when they have been explicitly documented for this Game Hub. Environment variables and launcher-specific differences should remain visible instead of being silently normalized.

Windows
%USERPROFILE%Saved GamesCD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077
macOS
$HOME/Library/Application Support/CD Projekt Red/Cyberpunk 2077/saves
Linux
Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1091500/pfx/

Launcher / edition differences

All storefronts ultimately use the local save area documented here, while cross-progression depends on CD PROJEKT account/launcher services rather than a simple folder copy.

03 / File format

Files, extensions, and format notes.

This section documents only known file names and structures. Format notes can later connect directly to SaveEditor.com parsers, checksum engines, and converters.

Extensions

.dat .json .png

File names / patterns

  • sav.dat
  • metadata.*.json
  • screenshot.png

Format notes

Cyberpunk 2077 stores saves as slot directories. A slot contains the main sav.dat payload plus metadata and, commonly, a screenshot. The slot directory should be treated as one save unit.

Launchers / stores

Steam / GOG Galaxy / Epic Games Launcher / REDlauncher

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud, GOG Galaxy, and Epic cloud support are documented. Cross-progression cloud synchronization requires the CD PROJEKT/REDlauncher flow.

04 / Tools

Actual linked Tool support.

No verified game-specific Save Editor is currently listed. This Game Hub remains useful for save locations, file details, backup guidance, and other linked utilities.

No active game-specific Tool is currently listed.

Planned and deprecated Tool records are intentionally excluded. The save-reference information on this page remains separate from Tool availability.

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05 / Backup

Protect the original before editing.

Save editing should be reversible. Keep an untouched copy outside the active save directory before replacing, converting, repairing, or modifying a save.

  1. 01
    Close the game.

    Avoid modifying a save while the game or launcher may still be writing to it.

  2. 02
    Copy the entire relevant save set.

    Some games use multiple files, profile folders, metadata, or companion files rather than one isolated save.

  3. 03
    Store the backup elsewhere.

    Use a separate folder or archive so cloud sync or the game cannot overwrite the untouched backup.

  4. 04
    Edit a copy, then validate.

    Follow the exact compatibility and processing notes on the Tool page before replacing the active save.

Game-specific backup note

Copy complete save-slot folders, or copy the entire Cyberpunk 2077 save directory. Do not separate sav.dat from its metadata when creating archival backups.

06 / Troubleshooting

When a save is missing or rejected.

Start with reversible checks. Do not delete or overwrite the only copy while diagnosing a path, cloud-sync, version, or format problem.

Game-specific notes

If a slot is absent in-game, verify that the entire slot folder was restored. If cloud or cross-progression is active, compare timestamps before allowing the remote copy to overwrite a manual restore.

A

Confirm the correct profile.

Games, launchers, and operating systems may keep separate save folders for different users, editions, or profiles.

B

Check cloud synchronization.

A cloud service can restore an older file or overwrite a local change. Preserve both copies before resolving a conflict.

C

Check Tool compatibility.

A matching filename does not prove a matching format. Verify platform, game version, extension, and Tool support state.

D

Restore the untouched backup.

If the game rejects a modified save, return to the original backup before attempting another change.

07 / FAQ

Cyberpunk 2077 save-file questions.

Answers are generated only from visible Game Hub metadata and actual linked Tool states, plus universal backup guidance.

Where are Cyberpunk 2077 save files stored?

The currently documented save locations are listed in the Save locations section above. Use the location that matches your platform or environment.

What save-file extension does Cyberpunk 2077 use?

The extensions currently documented on this page are: .dat, .json, .png.

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Cyberpunk 2077 Save Editor?

No verified game-specific Save Editor is currently listed. This Game Hub remains useful for save locations, file details, backup guidance, and other linked utilities.

Should I back up the save before using a Tool?

Yes. Keep an untouched copy outside the active save directory before modifying or converting the file. Some games use multiple companion files, so back up the relevant save folder when in doubt.

Are there cloud-save considerations for Cyberpunk 2077?

Steam Cloud, GOG Galaxy, and Epic cloud support are documented. Cross-progression cloud synchronization requires the CD PROJEKT/REDlauncher flow.

Editorial review

Game-specific metadata on this hub was last reviewed on 2026-08-08. Individual Tool pages maintain their own verification dates and compatibility notes.

Verification notes

Windows, macOS, Steam Play paths and cross-progression/cloud notes were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage.

Reference sources
  1. Reference 1 - www.pcgamingwiki.com

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