You load the game. The screen flickers. You see “Error: Save file malformed.” Your heart sinks. Do not panic. Do not delete the file. Follow this salvage protocol:
By understanding how your functions, where it is stored, and how to protect it, you ensure that your hard-earned progress survives the digital apocalypse. Keep your cloud syncs active, back up your local files before major updates, and tread carefully if you decide to edit your files! To help tailor this information, let me know:
To move your survivors from an old phone to a new one, follow this protocol: wasteland story save data
Once you find the correct folder, you will likely see a subfolder named saves or files .
Before moving old data, ensure you have installed the game on the new device and played past the very first tutorial step (e.g., collecting the first weapon) so the game registers a directory. You load the game
If all else fails, you must start a new game. Let this be a lesson: backup early, backup often.
This is the most reliable, "set-it-and-forget-it" method for all users. Do not panic
Using a file manager, navigate to the saves folder.
Locate the save folder path under the Proton prefix directory: ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/[AppID]/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/ Drop your PC save files directly into this directory. 4. Modding and Editing Save Data