If the last text you find is not '', then your save file is partially missing. Therefore the problem must be a corrupt SaveGameInfo file (please skip ahead to the section labeled 'Corrupt SaveGameInfo'). If the last text in the file is '', then your save file is fully in-tact. If the file is not blank, then at least part of your save file is in-tact and therefore recoverable. Open your character's save file (File #1 above) in notepad (it might a few seconds to load). If that still doesn't work, or you'd rather not lose one day of progress, proceed. If your character's save folder contains the two files with '_old' at the end, and you're okay with losing one day of progress, you can try removing '_old' from the filenames and reloading your game. You can create a folder called 'backup' in the StardewValley folder and place your backup in there. I recommend making a backup of your character's folder, because the next steps require you to make edits to the files.

The backup save file is always one day behind the actual save file (in-game progress). Files 3 and 4 are backups made by the game in version 1.07 and later. File #2 (SaveGameInfo) is only used by the 'Load Game' menu. It contains all the data that the game needs to load your character. (optional) A file named 'SaveGameInfo' with an '_old' appended to the end.įile #1 is your actual save file. (optional) A file with the same name as the folder, with an '_old' appended to the end.įile #4. A file with exactly the same name as the folder.įile #3. Verify that the folder contains the following files:įile #1. If the folder doesn't exist, check the Recycling Bin or your antivirus software's quarantine list. Verify that a folder exists with your character's name (the folder will be called followed by an underscore and a bunch of random-looking numbers). Open File Explorer and navigate to the %appdata%/StardewValley/Saves folder. If it still doesn't work, we need to dig a little deeper. Exit Steam ( File > Exit ) and relaunch as administrator (right-click the steam icon, select 'Run As Administrator'). If not, switch users and try loading your file again.ģ. Make sure you are on the same windows account you were using last time you played your character. Or, continue with the guide and try the other fixes:Ģ. You can try taking a break from Stardew for one day (It's hard, I know : P) and coming back to it. Often, people report that their save file problems fix themselves after a day or so (it sounds odd, but there are logical explanations for this). If your character no longer appears on the 'load' menu, or your game crashes when you try to load your character, please follow these steps:ġ.

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