Update
An update for the Steam client has been released which should prevent the issue of conflicting local and cloud save data described below. Please update your Steam client to the latest version.
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Important
In the PC version of ELDEN RING, save data is not being saved correctly to the Steam Cloud under certain conditions.
When starting up the game, the following error message appears: 'Your local ELDEN RING files conflict with the ones stored in the Steam Cloud.' Check the date and time of each save, then select the saved data you want to keep and complete the synchronization.
Note: If you play Elden Ring on only one computer, you almost certainly want to choose Local Files.
To load the save file from the Cloud
Select “Download to this machine” to the right of “Cloud Files.”
To load your local save file
Select “Upload to the STEAM Cloud” to the right of “Local files.”
*The "Cloud Files" are saved data uploaded from your local machine at the time and date indicated in the "Last modified" section.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that you back up your local save data elsewhere, in case you unintentionally overwrite your computer's local save data with old save data left in the cloud, e.g. due to an operational error. Click here to learn more about saving saved data.
We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause for you and thank you in advance for your patience.