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Game: Baldur's Gate 3
Guide: Baldur's Gate 3 Cross-Saves: Keep a Local Copy Before Cloud Retention Expires (baldurs-gate-3-cross-save-retention-backup-check)
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Understand which copy is at risk

Larian states Cross-Save syncs a copy of the last ten saves to its servers for up to six months, while each save should also be stored locally on PC or console. Its notice says inactive server cross-saves older than six months began expiring on September 29, 2026. Do not confuse server retention with your console/PC save directory.

CopyWhat Larian saysSafe check
Larian cross-save copyLast ten saves, retained up to six monthsOpen the game/account and check which campaigns appear
Local PC/console saveShould remain stored on that deviceConfirm the campaign loads locally before relying on cloud
Inactive old cloud copyMay expire under the Sep 29, 2026 noticeDownload/retain a needed copy through supported account tools promptly
Cross-platform availabilityRequires linked Larian account on the targetSign in on the intended platform and confirm the right profile

References: Larian Support: Account services and BG3 cross-saves

Preserve the campaign without relying on retention

The cross-save is a copy, not a substitute for the local platform save. Larian says its account tools can let players download a save for backup/support, but the exact workflow and device paths depend on platform. Keep at least one local copy and avoid modifying files during an account-retention check.

  1. List the platform(s) and Larian account you use, then identify the campaign and its newest known in-game save.
  2. On each device, launch the game and confirm the expected character/campaign is available locally before changing accounts or reinstalling.
  3. Check the Larian cross-save list for the intended copy; remember only the last ten are synced and old inactive copies may expire.
  4. If you need an extra backup, use Larian's current account-download or platform-supported backup method; keep the original files untouched.
  5. When moving platforms, sign into the same Larian account and verify the campaign appears in the game's Load menu before removing anything from the old device.
  6. If a save is missing, stop cloud toggles and file replacement; collect platform, date, account identity privately and follow Larian/platform support.

References: Larian Support: Account services and BG3 cross-saves · Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Community Discussions

Before you play

  • Correct Larian account is identified.
  • Campaign loads on at least one local device.
  • Last-ten and six-month server retention are understood.
  • Backup uses a supported method.
  • No local saves were deleted or overwritten.

Frequently asked questions

Did Larian's notice delete my local saves?

The notice is about inactive Larian cross-save copies. The FAQ separately says each save should be stored locally on PC or console.

Are all saves kept in the Larian cloud?

No. Larian says it syncs a copy of the last ten saves, for up to six months.

Does this worksheet access my account?

No. It only records answers you enter in the page and cannot inspect saves or account retention.

Sources & revision notes

Editorial revision: November 7, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.

  1. Larian Support: Account services and BG3 cross-saves (Official)

    Larian says cross-save keeps a copy of the last ten saves on its servers for up to six months, while each save should also remain stored locally. Its notice says inactive cross-saves older than six months began expiring September 29, 2026. This is a cloud-copy retention policy, not a claim that local files are deleted.

  2. Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Community Discussions (Community)

    External user-generated PC/Steam discussions, not verified Larian advice. Mod lists, versions, platform and save state are essential context; never download saves or mod files from unsolicited replies.

What changed in this revision

November 7, 2026: first publication, clarified the dated cloud-copy retention notice versus local save storage. No account was reviewed.

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