If you have already beaten the game on another platform, lost your data, or simply want to jump straight into mode with all diary pages unlocked, downloading a completed save file is a great shortcut. How to Install a Downloaded Save File:
Alternatively, look inside the Steam user data folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[Your Steam User ID]\286690\remote\ Windows PC (Epic Games Store)
Managing your save games in Metro: Last Light Redux can be tricky because the game uses an automated checkpoint system rather than manual saving. Save Game Locations metro last light redux save game
The primary save file is usually named user.cfg (for settings) and save0 or similar for progress. For Linux (Steam Deck/Proton):
Standard installations use your user profile's documents folder. %USERPROFILE%\Documents\4A Games\Metro Last Light\ If you have already beaten the game on
Last Light Redux cleverly offers two distinct save modes, but neither is the "save anywhere" god-mode you might expect.
If you lost your data or simply want to jump into the DLC or a specific mission with full upgrades, you can download a community save file. If the game refuses to recognize your saves
If the game refuses to recognize your saves after a reinstall: Gids :: FULL SAVEs for achievements, endings and unlocks
Frequent backups prevent losing hours of progress to a single grenade.
Before you can swap or backup files, you need to know where the game stores them. Note that the "Redux" version has a different file path than the original 2013 release. For Windows (Steam/Epic Games):
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