Doom: The Dark Ages has decided to go single player and is all about brutal medieval war against Hell, packed with savage combat, colossal battles, and plenty of blood-soaked glory. You might have been enjoying the game as you carve your way through demons and uncovered secrets. That said, you’ll also want to keep track of your progress. That’s where save files come in! But where exactly are they stored? Whether for backup, troubleshooting, or modding, we have got you covered!
Knowing the save file location is super handy for any gamer. Whether you’re switching PCs, creating backups before trying mods, or just want to safeguard your progress from the occasional bug or file corruption, having easy access to your save files can save you a lot of headaches. It’s also great if you want to share progress with a friend or reset certain missions without starting all over again. Anyway, read till the end to find out the location of these save files.
Doom The Dark Ages Save File Location: Where is it
Depending on how you got your copy of Doom: The Dark Ages, whether through Steam or another platform, your save file location might vary slightly. Each launcher stores game data a bit differently, so we’ve broken down the locations for both setups below to make things easy, no matter where you’re playing from.
Steam file location
Here’s how to access your DOOM: The Dark Ages save files if you’re using Steam:
- Open File Explorer on your PC.
- Navigate to C (or the drive where you’ve installed Steam):\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata. Locate your Steam ID folder (it’s a string of numbers, unique to your account).
- Inside the Steam ID folder, go to 1702000 (this is the folder for DOOM: The Dark Ages).\
- Your save files should be right there! If you installed Steam on a different drive, simply follow the same path, but adjust for the location where your Steam is installed.
Sometimes, certain files might be hidden by default, making it trickier to find your save files. If you’re having trouble locating them in the paths mentioned, try making hidden files visible. To do this, simply go to View in File Explorer and check the box for Hidden items. This will show any files or folders that are normally hidden.
Battle.net save file location
Here’s how to access your DOOM: The Dark Ages save files if you’re using Battle.net:
- Open File Explorer on your PC.
- Navigate to C:\Users\<your user name folder>\Saved Games\id Software.
- Look for the DOOMTheDarkAges folder.
- Inside, go to base\savegame.
- Your save files will be located in the savegame folder.
Well, we have reached the end and that should clear all your doubts on the save file location for Doom: The Dark Ages. Now, for all your other gaming-related queries, make sure to check with DigiStatement first. Finally, click here to find out if there is a fix for the red pixel issue that has been troubling players in The Precinct.
