[Update 1] 27 Apr 2023, 10:50AM (GMT+8)
[Update 2] 27 Apr 2023, 2:50PM (GMT+8)
[Update 3] 27 Apr 2023, 8:10PM (GMT+8)
[Update 4] 9 May 2023: Please see our latest guide on resolving save file conflicts here.
Syncing existing save files conflict across multiple devices
If you played on multiple devices before the v0.2 update, there's a bug with cloud syncing that may override some data due to save file conflicts. Please read this, especially if you named your Player of 2 different saves the same name across devices prior to the update.
Before launching the game for each device, please manually back up your saves.
To do so:
1) Open Run app (Windows + R key)
2) Copy this to the field: %LOCALAPPDATA%\ResearchStory\
3) Press Ok.
4) Copy the folders "Saves" & "SavesInfo" to another location, e.g. your desktop
⚠️[Update 2]: After launching the game, should you face cloud save conflicts, please take note of which version you wish to keep. If the player names are different, your save files should still be intact and stored somewhere in the folders (but will not be reflected in the game at this point). If player names are the same (e.g. 0_Player.save on device 1 and 0_Player.save on device 2), the cloud will only save one of the files and overwrite the other.
For players who face issues with cloud sync, please reach out (Steam forums, comment below, Discord, Twitter) and I'll work things out with you. Thank you for your patience!
Dev Update
I'm working as quickly as I can to address these issues, and will update when I'm able. Thanks for your patience.
[Update 2] Currently working on adding a unique identifier to save files.
[Update 3] Sync between Steam Deck/PC has been resolved, and should work normally after the initial sync. Do be careful of any conflicts during initial syncs as mentioned above.
[Update 4] Please see our latest guide on resolving save file conflicts here.
- Miki