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Understand the save inventory
| Save type | Ubisoft lists | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Manual slots | 20 | Keep a separate milestone before a risky choice or before starting a new run |
| Autosave slots | 5 | Automatic rotation; do not assume every previous checkpoint remains available |
| Cloud | Last saved game uploaded automatically | Sync behavior is not a substitute for an independently verified backup |
References: Ubisoft Help: Managing saved games in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Save and load cautiously
- From the main menu open Memories > Shadows > Save to create a manual checkpoint; verify the selected slot and time before replacing anything.
- To load, use Memories > Shadows > Load, highlight a slot and hold Load as Ubisoft describes.
- Before deleting a slot, confirm the title/platform and compare its timestamp to the current progress; deletion is separate from loading.
- On another platform, verify the same Ubisoft account and allow cloud sync to finish before starting or overwriting a save.
- If using a PC backup, follow Ubisoft's storefront-specific path and copy the stopped-game files to a separate location before repair; never edit the only copy.
Platform boundaries
Ubisoft lists distinct PC paths for Steam, Epic and Ubisoft Connect, plus a Mac container path. Console players should use platform-supported save-management guidance rather than copy PC paths. A copied file or slot count does not prove the cloud copy is valid.
References: Ubisoft Help: Managing saved games in Assassin's Creed Shadows · Ubisoft Help: Cross-progression in Assassin's Creed Shadows · Assassin's Creed Shadows player discussions
Before you play
- I selected the intended manual save slot and verified its timestamp.
- I did not assume autosave rotation retains every checkpoint.
- I preserved the original before moving or repairing PC files.
- I waited for the same-account cloud sync before starting on another platform.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ubisoft's cloud upload give me 25 recoverable backups?
No. The page lists 20 manual and 5 autosave slots, and says the last saved game uploads automatically; it does not promise 25 cloud restore points.
Can I use the listed Windows folder on console?
No. Ubisoft's listed file paths are PC storefront-specific; use your console platform's official instructions.
Sources & revision notes
Editorial revision: November 7, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.
- Ubisoft Help: Managing saved games in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Official)
Ubisoft lists 20 manual and 5 autosave slots, automatic cloud upload of the last saved game, and different PC save locations by storefront. The page does not verify this player's cloud state or guarantee recovery.
- Ubisoft Help: Cross-progression in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Official)
Ubisoft's current page says automatic cross-progression works across platforms when using the same Ubisoft account, but store/platform-purchased DLC and pre-order content do not share between platforms. Earned in-game items listed by Ubisoft do share.
- Assassin's Creed Shadows player discussions (Community)
External player-generated posts, not official Ubisoft support or verified GamerWin testing. Avoid posting Ubisoft IDs, receipts, save files or personal information.
November 7, 2026: first publication, summarized Ubisoft's slot counts and added a non-destructive before-load checklist. No save was loaded, copied or restored.
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