Return to Moria: Back Up the Correct Steam or Epic Save Before Restoring

Classify the failure before opening folders

A world missing from the list, a character missing from selection and a failed dedicated-server load are different cases. The support article explicitly distinguishes Epic and Steam folders on Windows PC.

1. Record platform, storefront (Steam/Epic), regular client or dedicated server, and exact game build.
2. Decide whether the missing item is a world or a Dwarf/character.
3. Close the game/server cleanly before copying files.
4. Locate the correct folder only from the current official support page; avoid typing paths from an unrelated guide.

References: North Beach Games Support: Restore Epic and Steam saves/backups

Make a reversible backup before any restore

The publisher documents backup files alongside the PC save data. Preserve the whole relevant folder; a filename that looks familiar is not enough to identify the newest valid world.

References: North Beach Games Support: Restore Epic and Steam saves/backups

Restore only the matching save type

The official support source provides steps and paths that can change. Do not delete a world file to force a backup to load unless the current official article instructs that exact operation for the exact situation.

1. Keep one untouched copy of the original save folder outside the game/server directory.
2. Use official instructions for the same storefront and save type; compare the full filename and timestamp before selecting a candidate.
3. For dedicated-server migration, use the separate official guide and configured OptionalWorldFilename behavior rather than assuming regular-client paths.
4. Start the client/server and verify the expected world appears before removing any backup copy.
5. If the result differs, stop and contact support with platform, storefront, world/character type and a concise symptom—do not publish saves or personal Windows paths.

References: North Beach Games Support: Restore Epic and Steam saves/backups · Return to Moria Steam Discussions

Before you play

• Windows PC versus console confirmed.
• Steam/Epic and regular/dedicated server distinguished.
• World versus character save identified.
• Untouched copy preserved outside the active save folder.
• Exact current official instructions followed.
• No file renamed/deleted from an anecdotal post.

Frequently asked questions

Sources & revision notes

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

1. North Beach Games Support: Restore Epic and Steam saves/backups (Official)

   Support documents separate Epic/Steam folder guidance and world backup files. Paths and folder separation are Windows-PC and storefront-specific; do not apply them to consoles. Back up the entire relevant save folder before any restore and follow current support instructions exactly. No file was modified.

2. Return to Moria Steam Discussions (Community)

   External player posts are anecdotal and may concern a different world, edition, patch or host setup. Identify Steam/Epic/console, Campaign or Sandbox, save owner, host/server type and exact symptom; never upload raw private save data or account details.