Metro Last Light Redux Save Game Review

Metro: Last Light Redux uses a specific file structure for saves that varies by platform. Most PC versions store saves in your local "Documents" folder, but Microsoft Store users will find them in a hidden "AppData" path. 📂 Save Game Locations Windows (Steam, GOG, Epic)

: Steam Cloud sometimes fails to sync properly between different operating systems (like Windows and Linux). Manual transfers of the save folder are often more reliable. Why Back Up Your Saves? Multiple Endings metro last light redux save game

• Automatic Checkpoints: The game saves at specific trigger points, typically after completing major combat encounters, entering a new area, or reaching key story beats.
• In-Game Notifications: A small “Saving…” icon (spinning hexagon or circle) appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen when a checkpoint is reached.
• No Manual Saves: The save/load menu only allows you to load from existing autosaves. There is no option to “Save Game” manually.

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For advanced users, editing the save.db file directly is possible. You do need a special "Metro Last Light Redux save game editor" that you find on sketchy websites. The file is often just a binary archive that can be unpacked with MGR (Metro Game Resource) tools. Automatic Checkpoints: The game saves at specific trigger

Q: I lost 20 hours of progress. Can an app auto-backup my save?

A: Yes. Use GameSave Manager or Ludusavi (free and open-source). Set them to watch the 4A Games\Metro Last Light Redux folder. These tools will automatically create a time-stamped Metro Last Light Redux save game backup every hour.