Hold Your King Save File: Location, Backup & Transfer Guide

Save File Location for Hold Your King

To manage your progress in Hold Your King, you need to know exactly where the save file is stored on your PC. The game saves your campaign progress, unlocked characters, and settings locally. By default, the save file is located at:

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\HoldYourKing\Saved\SaveGames\

The folder contains files with a .sav extension. The primary save file is typically named SaveGame_0.sav. If you are using Steam Cloud, the game may also sync a copy to the cloud, but the local file remains the master copy for manual backups.

Tip: To quickly access the AppData folder, press Windows Key + R, type %appdata%, and navigate up one level to the Local folder. Then find the HoldYourKing directory.

How to Back Up Your Save File

Backing up your save file is essential before reinstalling the game, switching to a new PC, or experimenting with mods. Follow these steps to create a safe copy:

1. Close the game entirely. Ensure Hold Your King is not running to avoid file corruption.
2. Navigate to the save folder using the path above.
3. Copy the entire SaveGames folder (or just the SaveGame_0.sav file).
4. Paste it to a safe location such as your Desktop, Documents folder, or an external drive. Rename the folder to something like HoldYourKing_Backup_2026-06-14 for easy identification.

For ongoing protection, consider setting up an automatic backup using a tool like Windows File History or a cloud sync service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) pointed at the save folder.

Restoring a Previous Save

If you lose progress due to a crash, bug, or accidental deletion, restoring your save is straightforward. This process also allows you to revert to an earlier point in the game.

1. Locate your backup folder (e.g., HoldYourKing_Backup_2026-06-14).
2. Copy the SaveGames folder from your backup.
3. Navigate to the original save location: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\HoldYourKing\Saved\
4. Paste the folder and choose "Replace the files in the destination" when prompted.
5. Launch the game and verify your progress is restored.

Warning: Always make a fresh backup of your current save before restoring an older one. Overwriting a newer save with an older backup can cause you to lose recent progress.

Transferring Saves to Another PC

To continue your co-op campaign on a different computer, you must transfer the save file manually. Both players need to have the same save data to maintain progress in a shared game.

1. On the source PC: Back up the SaveGames folder as described above.
2. Transfer the folder using a USB drive, email attachment, or cloud storage service.
3. On the target PC: Install Hold Your King and launch it once to generate the initial save folder.
4. Replace the newly created SaveGames folder on the target PC with the one from your backup.
5. Launch the game to confirm the transfer was successful.

Important: If you are transferring saves between Steam accounts, ensure the game is installed on the same drive letter (e.g., both on C:) to avoid path-related issues.

Troubleshooting Save File Issues

If you encounter problems with your save file, try these common fixes:

• Save not loading: Verify the file is not corrupted. Try restoring from an older backup. If no backup exists, you may need to start a new game.
• Steam Cloud sync conflict: Disable Steam Cloud for Hold Your King in your Steam library (right-click game > Properties > General > Steam Cloud). Manually manage the local file instead.
• Permission errors: Run the game as an administrator. Right-click the game executable, go to Properties > Compatibility, and check "Run this program as an administrator."
• Missing save folder: Ensure you have launched the game at least once. The folder is created on first launch.

For persistent issues, visit the Hold Your King troubleshooting guide or consult the community forums.