Introduction
Elden Ring, the highly anticipated action-RPG from the creators of Dark Souls, is now available for fans to play. However, some players have encountered an issue with their save data, where the game can’t seem to load it. While this is a common problem, it can be quite frustrating for players who have put in hours of hard work and time into their playthrough and don’t want to lose it. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can try and fix the issue. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at what to do if Elden Ring failed to load save data.
Restart the Game
The first and most obvious solution is to restart the game. This can help to reset the game and potentially fix any minor issues that may be causing the save data to not load properly. To do this, simply quit the game and restart it. If this doesn’t work, you may need to try some other methods.
Reinstall the Game
If restarting the game doesn’t work, another solution is to uninstall and reinstall the game. This is a bit more time consuming, but it can often do the trick. To do this, simply uninstall the game, then reinstall it. Once it’s installed, you can try loading your save data again.
Verify the Game Files
If neither of the above solutions work, you may want to try verifying the game files. This can help to detect any missing or corrupted files that may be causing the issue. To do this, simply open the Steam client and go to the “Library” tab. Once there, right-click on the game and select “Properties”. From there, select the “Local Files” tab and then click “Verify Integrity of Game Files”. This should take a few minutes to finish and then you can try loading the save data again.
Check for Updates
If none of the above solutions work, you may want to check for any updates for the game. Sometimes, updates can help to fix any minor issues that may be causing the game to not load the save data. To do this, simply open the Steam client and go to the “Library” tab. Once there, right-click on the game and select “Check for Updates”. If any are available, they should be downloaded and installed automatically.
Contact Support
If none of the above methods work, you may want to consider contacting support. This can be done by visiting the game’s official website and submitting a ticket. In the ticket, explain the issue you’re having and include any error codes or messages you received. The support team should be able to provide further assistance or advice on how to fix the issue.
Back Up Your Save Data
The best way to avoid any issues with your save data is to back it up regularly. This can be done by manually copying the save data to another location or by using a cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. This way, if there is ever an issue, you can simply restore the backed up save data and continue playing.
Conclusion
While it can be frustrating when Elden Ring failed to load save data, there are a few methods you can try to fix the issue. The first is to restart the game, followed by uninstalling and reinstalling the game, verifying the game files, checking for updates, and contacting support. If none of these methods work, you may want to consider backing up your save data to avoid any future issues.
