Cloud Saves are a way for you to keep a back up of your precious save files utilizing the remote servers of your gaming platform. Anytime a save goes missing or you change devices from the same gaming platform, you can restore your progress from these backups.
Keep in mind that an internet connection is usually needed to backup your saves, and that your saves are tied to your platform account, not your 2K, NBA 2K or SHiFT Accounts.
To enable auto-saves:
- Head to the Steam client.
- Select Settings window and navigate to the Cloud tab.
- Enable the toggle next to Enable Steam Cloud Sync for applications that support it.
Or to save them manually:
- Head to the Steam Library.
- Right click on the title of your game and select Properties.
- Select the General tab.
- The Cloud Synchronization setting can be toggled.
For additional information, check out Steam's Cloud Save FAQ.
To enable auto-saves:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Click your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Select the Enable Cloud Saves checkbox.
For additional information, check out Epic's Cloud Save FAQ.
PlayStation 5
To enable auto-saves:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Saved Data and Game/App Settings, then select Saved Data (PS5).
- Select Sync Saved Data, then Auto-Sync Saved Data.
- Turn on Enable Auto-Sync.
Or to save them manually:
- Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
- Select Saved Data (PS5).
- Select Upload or Delete from Console Storage, and then select the Upload to Cloud Storage tab.
- Select the saved data you want to upload and then select Upload.
For additional information, check out PlayStation 5's Cloud Save FAQ.
PlayStation 4
To enable auto-saves:
- Go to Settings > Power Saving Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode.
- Select the check box next to Stay Connected to the Internet.
- Go to Settings > Application Data Management > Auto-Upload.
- Select the check box next to Enable Automatic Uploads.
Or to save them manually:
- Select your local user and go to Settings > Application Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Upload to Online Storage.
- Select the title and then the file you would like to upload and select Yes to overwriting the cloud file.
For additional information, check out PlayStation 4's Cloud Save FAQ.
While you’re connected to the XBOX network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your XBOX profile to sign in to a different XBOX console, your saves are available from that console.
Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this feature.
To back up save data from your game:
- From the HOME Menu, highlight the icon for the game you're backing up.
- Press the - Button or + Button to access the software menu.
- Select Save Data Cloud.
- Select the desired user, then select Back Up Save Data.
To back up save data from within System Settings:
- From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
- Scroll down to Data Management.
- In the Data Management options, scroll down and select Save Data Cloud.
- Select the desired user.
- Tap the game tile, then select Back Up Save Data.
For more information, check out Nintendo's "How to Back Up Save Data on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch".
You can access your saves from the Steam Remote Storage.
Check out Epic's article here on where to find your local game save.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation Plus is required to access cloud saves.
- Highlight the game you're backing up in the Games home
- Press the options button
- Select Upload/Download Saved Data.
For more information on PlayStation 5’s cloud storage, check out their article here.
PlayStation 4
PlayStation Plus is required to access cloud saves.
Head to Settings then to Application Data Management
Select Saved Data in System Storage.
From here you can upload or download data from your storage.
For more information on PlayStation 4’s cloud storage, check out their article here.
- On the Home menu, select My games & apps.
- Highlight the game, press the Menu button.
- Select Manage game & add-ons.
- Select the Saved data.
For more information, check out XBOX's Cloud Game Saves FAQ.
From the Software Menu
- Highlight the icon for the game or application from the Home Menu.
- Open the Software menu.
- Select Save Data Cloud, then select your user.
- Select Download Save Data.
From System Settings
- From the Home Menu, open System Settings.
- Select Data Management.
- Select Save Data Cloud.
- Select your user, then choose the game you wish to download your save data for.
- Select Download Save Data.
For more information, check out Nintendo's "How to Download Save Data Cloud Backups on Nintendo Switch 2" article here.