Use row 1 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Avoid: Do not assume profile XML works like another game's category.Risk of Rain 2 · Utility
Risk of Rain 2 Save Location: protect profile unlocks and modded saves
Use this page when you need protect profile unlocks and modded saves instead of another generic Risk of Rain 2 article.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
Players lose time in Risk of Rain 2 when save location advice is not tied to unlocks, route state, patch state and source evidence.
Save Location now has a source-backed checklist, entity table and decision flow focused on protect profile unlocks and modded saves.
Use row 2 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Avoid: Do not assume Steam Cloud state works like another game's category.Use row 3 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Avoid: Do not assume modded profile works like another game's category.Use row 4 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Avoid: Do not assume Windows backup works like another game's category.Problem solver
Save Location quick diagnosis
Pick the current player state, then use the table and sources before making route changes.
profile XML is unclear
profile XML needs a source-backed route check.
Use row 1 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Do not: Do not assume profile XML works like another game's category. Then compare with Steam Cloud state.Steam Cloud state is unclear
Steam Cloud state needs a source-backed route check.
Use row 2 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Do not: Do not assume Steam Cloud state works like another game's category. Then compare with modded profile.modded profile is unclear
modded profile needs a source-backed route check.
Use row 3 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Do not: Do not assume modded profile works like another game's category. Then compare with Windows backup.Windows backup is unclear
Windows backup needs a source-backed route check.
Use row 4 and the source trail to decide whether to continue, detour or delay it.
Do not: Do not assume Windows backup works like another game's category. Then compare with Steam Deck backup.Playable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Decision tool
Save Location state picker
Choose the state that matches your current Risk of Rain 2 save.
Choose the current state to get the next action.
Video
Risk of Rain 2 official media reference
Use official Steam and publisher media as the video/source anchor while page-specific clips are collected.
Open official Steam mediaStructured data
Real entries to check while playing
These tables turn the page into a working reference instead of a text-only article. Exact values should stay tied to the source trail and update date.
Database
Save Location source-backed facts
| Entry | Type | Where it matters | Player use | Risk | Next action | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| profile XML | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | profile XML is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify profile XML, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
| Steam Cloud state | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Steam Cloud state is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify Steam Cloud state, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2 |
| modded profile | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | modded profile is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify modded profile, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Steam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modman |
| Windows backup | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Windows backup is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify Windows backup, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
| Steam Deck backup | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Steam Deck backup is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify Steam Deck backup, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2 |
| restore test | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | restore test is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify restore test, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Steam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modman |
| unlock rollback | save | Save Location / Risk of Rain 2 | Use this save entry when the player is trying to protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | unlock rollback is risky when it is copied without checking route state, patch state or unlock state. | Open Save Location, verify unlock rollback, then make one in-game change before comparing results. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
Database
Save Location decision checks
| Entry | Stage | Decision | Action | Avoid | Next | Verification | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| profile XML | 1. Save Location decision | Treat profile XML as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether profile XML is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force profile XML into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to Steam Cloud state after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
| Steam Cloud state | 2. Save Location decision | Treat Steam Cloud state as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether Steam Cloud state is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force Steam Cloud state into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to modded profile after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2 |
| modded profile | 3. Save Location decision | Treat modded profile as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether modded profile is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force modded profile into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to Windows backup after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Steam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modman |
| Windows backup | 4. Save Location decision | Treat Windows backup as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether Windows backup is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force Windows backup into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to Steam Deck backup after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
| Steam Deck backup | 5. Save Location decision | Treat Steam Deck backup as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether Steam Deck backup is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force Steam Deck backup into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to restore test after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2 |
| restore test | 6. Save Location decision | Treat restore test as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether restore test is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force restore test into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to unlock rollback after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | Steam News: Risk of Rain 2PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modman |
| unlock rollback | 7. Save Location decision | Treat unlock rollback as the current checkpoint for protect profile unlocks and modded saves. | Check the linked source trail, then record whether unlock rollback is unlocked, skipped or blocked in the save. | Do not force unlock rollback into another game's framework or publish it without source-backed context. | Move to profile XML after this checkpoint is resolved. | source-backed fact high confidence 2026-05-12 | PCGamingWiki: Risk of Rain 2Thunderstore: r2modmanSteam News: Risk of Rain 2 |
Player problem
Players lose time in Risk of Rain 2 when save location advice is not tied to unlocks, route state, patch state and source evidence.
Save Location now has a source-backed checklist, entity table and decision flow focused on protect profile unlocks and modded saves.
Save Location starts with the current blocker
The page is built around protect profile unlocks and modded saves, so the player can act before reading every row.
- Identify which of the first three entries matches the save.
- Check whether the source trail confirms the route.
- Do one change, then return to the table if the blocker remains.
What to verify before changing the route
Risk of Rain 2 routes can break when unlocks, DLC, patches or mods are assumed instead of verified.
- Confirm profile XML is available.
- Compare Steam Cloud state with the current player goal.
- Mark modded profile as done, blocked or skipped.
How this page should be expanded next
The current standard is source-backed and useful, but future updates should add screenshots, route clips and deeper per-entry notes.
- Add one image for each high-volume player problem.
- Attach update notes when a patch changes Save Location.
- Keep unsafe or cheat-like instructions out of the page.
Save Location player decision table
| Current problem | Use this entry | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Risk of Rain 2 player is stuck on profile XML | Save Location row 1: verify profile XML against the source trail | Record whether profile XML is done, blocked or not relevant before moving on |
| Risk of Rain 2 player is stuck on Steam Cloud state | Save Location row 2: verify Steam Cloud state against the source trail | Record whether Steam Cloud state is done, blocked or not relevant before moving on |
| Risk of Rain 2 player is stuck on modded profile | Save Location row 3: verify modded profile against the source trail | Record whether modded profile is done, blocked or not relevant before moving on |
| Risk of Rain 2 player is stuck on Windows backup | Save Location row 4: verify Windows backup against the source trail | Record whether Windows backup is done, blocked or not relevant before moving on |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Open the Save Location source trail before changing the save.
- Mark the relevant Risk of Rain 2 entry from the structured table.
- Check whether patches, DLC or mods change this route.
- Make one in-game change, then test it for one session.
- Update the page if a source contradicts the current row.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this save location page beginner-safe?
Yes. It starts with practical route checks and keeps spoiler-heavy details in named rows.
Why are sources shown on every page?
Players need to verify patch-sensitive facts instead of trusting stale summary text.
What should be added next?
More screenshots, short route clips and deeper per-entry notes for the highest-volume problems.
Sources