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Dark Souls Remastered Save Files & Tools

Dark Souls Remastered 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
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
PC
Save extensions
.sl2

Dark Souls Remastered also stores several character slots inside one .sl2 profile container. A reliable backup therefore captures DRAKS0005.sl2 at the profile level and keeps the numeric user folder context. Steam Cloud can help, but it should not be the only copy before a mod, manager, or migration. SaveEditor.com does not describe one character as an independent file because that would misrepresent the container structure.

For this PC reference, the documented storage is Windows: %USERPROFILE%DocumentsNBGIDARK SOULS REMASTERED<user-id> | Linux / Steam Play: Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570940/pfx/. The known file or folder pattern is DRAKS0005.sl2. The Windows profile uses a single DRAKS0005.sl2 container under the NBGI account directory. Multiple in-game characters can live inside the same file.

Backup guidance: Copy DRAKS0005.sl2 and preferably the complete numeric profile folder. Steam Cloud is documented for Dark Souls Remastered, but a manual dated copy is still recommended before experimentation. Launcher and cloud context matters because The account-specific numeric directory matters. Keep the directory level when moving backups between PCs.

Compatibility and recovery should stay conservative. File replacement affects the whole profile container. Character-level merging requires a dedicated parser and is not implied by this Game Hub. If the expected progress is not visible, If an imported profile does not appear, verify that it is inside the correct numeric account folder and that cloud synchronization did not restore another revision. 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

File replacement affects the whole profile container. Character-level merging requires a dedicated parser and is not implied by this Game Hub.

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%DocumentsNBGIDARK SOULS REMASTERED<user-id>
Linux
Steam Play: <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570940/pfx/

Launcher / edition differences

The account-specific numeric directory matters. Keep the directory level when moving backups between PCs.

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

.sl2

File names / patterns

  • DRAKS0005.sl2

Format notes

The Windows profile uses a single DRAKS0005.sl2 container under the NBGI account directory. Multiple in-game characters can live inside the same file.

Launchers / stores

Steam

Cloud save notes

Steam Cloud is documented for Dark Souls Remastered, but a manual dated copy is still recommended before experimentation.

04 / Tools

Actual linked Tool support.

A published Save Editor linked to this game is marked as verified working. Check the tool page for exact platform and version compatibility before editing.

Game-specific Tool compatibility summary
Tool State Platform Processing Supported versions Last verified
Dark Souls Remastered Checksum Fixer Verified PC Browser local Dark Souls Remastered PC 11-entry encrypted BND4 family.
Dark Souls Remastered Container Verification Receipt Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same save family already accepted by dark-souls-remastered-pc-sl2-checksum-v1.
Dark Souls Remastered PC Container Integrity Inspector Verified PC Browser local Only the exact PC save family already accepted by the existing verified source parser: dark-souls-remastered-pc-sl2-checksum-v1.
Dark Souls Remastered PC First Slot Summary Verified PC Browser local Only the exact PC save family already accepted by the existing verified source parser: dark-souls-remastered-pc-sl2-souls-v1.
Dark Souls Remastered Slot Verification Receipt Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same save family already accepted by dark-souls-remastered-pc-sl2-souls-v1.
Dark Souls Remastered Souls Editor Verified PC Browser local Dark Souls Remastered PC BND4/AES-128-CBC/MD5 family, restricted to the first occupied slot and ASCII-name subset.
Dark Souls Remastered Souls Floor Focused Editor Verified PC Browser local Exactly the same save family already accepted by dark-souls-remastered-pc-sl2-souls-v1.

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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 DRAKS0005.sl2 and preferably the complete numeric profile folder.

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 an imported profile does not appear, verify that it is inside the correct numeric account folder and that cloud synchronization did not restore another revision.

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

Dark Souls Remastered save-file questions.

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

Where are Dark Souls Remastered 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 Dark Souls Remastered use?

The extensions currently documented on this page are: .sl2.

Does SaveEditor.com have a verified Dark Souls Remastered Save Editor?

A published Save Editor linked to this game is marked as verified working. Check the tool page for exact platform and version compatibility before editing.

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 Dark Souls Remastered?

Steam Cloud is documented for Dark Souls Remastered, but a manual dated copy is still recommended before experimentation.

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

The Documents/NBGI save path and Steam Cloud support were reviewed against current PCGamingWiki coverage. DRAKS0005.sl2 naming is corroborated by current save-manager/community references.

Reference sources
  1. Reference 1 - www.pcgamingwiki.com
  2. Reference 2 - www.nexusmods.com

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