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# How to Manage Save Files in V Rising

> Manage V Rising save files by understanding the directory structure, performing manual backups, transferring world data, and restoring previous game states.

## Persistence: Saves & Backups

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> V Rising saves are not single files; they are complex directories containing a session manifest and binary blobs representing the world state. Understanding how to navigate these folders is critical for rolling back your server in the event of data corruption or a bad update.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
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|   4 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## Save Directory Structure

All world data is typically located at:

* **Path:** `/save-data/Saves/v1/World1/`

Inside this folder, you will see a series of auto-generated directories:

* `AutoSave_0`
* `AutoSave_1`
* `...`
* `SessionId.json` (Do not delete this; it tracks the current active session).

To assess which save is the most recent, check the **"Last Modified"** timestamp in your File Manager.

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## Restoring a Backup

If you need to roll back the server to yesterday's state:

1. **Stop** the server completely.
2. **Archive:** Rename the current latest save folder (e.g., `AutoSave_55`) to `AutoSave_55_BROKEN` to keep it safe.
3. **Rollback:** The server engine typically looks for the valid save folder with the highest index or most recent timestamp. To force a rollback, simply delete or move the broken latest folder out of the directory. Upon restart, the server will load the *next* available recent save (e.g., `AutoSave_54`).

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<Tip>
  ### Wiping via SaveName

  To start a fresh map ("Wipe") without deleting your old files:

  1. Go to the **Startup** tab.
  2. Change the **Save Name** variable (e.g., from `World1` to `Season2`).
  3. Restart. The server will generate a brand new directory (`/Saves/v1/Season2/`), leaving your old world untouched in the `World1` folder.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **V Rising:** Data integrity verified.
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