Before you do anything, you must disable Steam Cloud for this specific game. If you don't, Steam will see your locally replaced save file as a conflict and automatically overwrite it with the old cloud version. To disable it:
Never download save files from unverified pop-up ad sites. Always scan .sav and .dat files with Malwarebytes or Windows Defender. Some malicious actors embed trojans in fake "updated" saves. seed of the dead save file updated
Alternatively, it may be located in your Steam installation directory, specifically under the user folder. 2. Backup Your Old Saves (Crucial) Before you do anything, you must disable Steam
To manually back up, delete, or replace your progress, navigate to the following directory on Windows: Always scan
Save data is typically stored separately from the main game files to prevent accidental deletion during uninstallation or updates. Windows (Standard): C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\SoD2 Detailed Subfolder: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\SoD2\Saved\SaveGames\MySaveGame Steam Play (Linux): /steamapps/compatdata/1566390/pfx/ Updating or Resetting Your Save