Rename that specific auto-save file to match the format of a primary manual save slot (e.g., changing AutoSave_0 to ManualSave_1 ). Fix 2: Repair Game Files A corrupted game update can disrupt how save data is read.

If the EA App or Steam detects a mismatch between your local drive and the cloud: Choose the save file with the . If local files are newer, overwrite the cloud cache.

Here's what you keep:

As with any game, updates and patches are released to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. The Dead Space remake is no exception. The game's developers have released several updates and patches since the game's launch, which have added new features, fixed bugs, and improved overall performance.

To update or manage your save files, you typically need to locate the local directory to perform backups, restore "lost" data after a crash, or transfer progress between platforms like Steam and the EA App. 1. Locate Your Save Files

Steam trying to overwrite local saves with older cloud versions, or failing to sync new saves.

The remake has a generous limit of about . This allows you to create multiple branching paths and manual saves.

Save, quit, and then replace that new save with your original backup to "remind" the game where the data is. Steam Community Save File Content & Achievements For those looking to bypass the brutal Impossible Mode or skip to specific chapters: Guide :: How to restore "lost" save data - Steam Community

If you are looking to back up or replace your save files, they are located in the following folder on Windows:

Disable cloud synchronization in your launcher (e.g., Steam Properties > General > Untick "Keep games saves in Steam Cloud"). Manual Restore:

As of 2025–2026, the game reportedly crashes silently if a player exceeds approximately 300 save files. To resolve this, you must disable Cloud Sync, manually delete old files in the local folder, and then re-enable sync to overwrite the cloud.

This forces the game to re-read your save structure.

The local files are stored inside your primary user account documentation directory.

The game will generate a new one upon launch. Even if timestamps look wrong, try loading the second-to-last modified file, as the very latest might be the corrupted one. Folder Permissions If the game fails to save progress at all, ensure the folder (or the entire Dead Space (2023) folder) has full read/write permissions. Right-click the folder > Properties

%USERPROFILE%/Documents/Dead Space (2023)