Owning a Steam Deck offers a liberating experience, allowing gamers to step away from their desks and enjoy their favorite titles on the go. The anticipation of diving into Oblivion Remastered was palpable, yet an unexpected hurdle emerged: the elusive save files seemed to vanish into thin air.
Upon delving deeper into this conundrum—thanks to a little online sleuthing that involved a simple Google search paired with a dash of Reddit inquiry—it became clear that I wasn’t alone in this predicament. A multitude of players have reported similar frustrations, as the save file management in Oblivion appears to be somewhat misaligned. Bethesda has acknowledged the issue, stating they are currently “investigating” the matter.
So, uh, where are my save files?
The crux of the problem lies in how Oblivion Remastered organizes its save files. Contrary to expectations, the game does not store its saves alongside other titles. Instead, it opts for a more unconventional approach, creating files in C:Users[yourusername]DocumentsMy Games. This setup works seamlessly for some users, like our colleague Joshua Wolens, whose saves sync effortlessly between his PC and Steam Deck.
For those experiencing issues, MightyHorn has suggested a workaround: disabling OneDrive in the Documents folder may resolve the syncing problem. However, for many, this merely shifts the challenge to manually transferring files between the default user profile location and the folder designated by Oblivion Remastered, all while disregarding the usual settings. This cumbersome process can be quite frustrating, especially considering the game is both Steam Deck verified and touted as cloud save compatible.
One can only hope that Bethesda will swiftly implement a fix to ensure that Oblivion Remastered saves in the appropriate directory. The prospect of navigating endless file transfers and potential symbolic link configurations is daunting for many players, who simply wish to enjoy their gaming experience without the added hassle.
