How To Find Subnautica 2 Save Files On PC

You are trying to hunt down your Subnautica 2 save files to back them up or fix a loading error, but they are nowhere to be found in your Steam directory. This happens because the game tucks your progress deep inside the hidden AppData folder, which Windows keeps tucked away to prevent accidental file deletion.

Why it is hidden

The game saves are located in your user profile's local storage directory, which Windows marks as a hidden system folder by default. Using the Run command is the fastest way to jump directly there without manually digging through your system settings.

Steps

1. 01
   Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. 02
   Type %localappdata% into the box and press Enter to open your hidden local app data folder in File Explorer.
3. 03
   Locate and open the folder named Subnautica 2 from the list.
4. 04
   Navigate into the Saved folder, then open the SaveGames folder to see your individual save slots.
5. 05
   Copy these folders to a safe external location to back them up, or delete a specific slot folder if you are troubleshooting a corrupted save.

Still not working?

If you are fixing a corrupted save and the game still refuses to load, try moving your entire SaveGames folder to your desktop and launching the game again to generate fresh files. If the game launches, you can move your files back one by one to identify which specific save slot is causing the crash.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose my game data if I delete the save folder?

Yes, deleting your save folder removes your progress permanently. Always copy your files to a different folder on your desktop or an external drive before making any changes.

Does this location change if I install the game on a different drive?

No, even if you install the game files on a secondary hard drive, Subnautica 2 stores your actual save data in your user profile under the C: drive by default.