Hades IIThe first step in investigating lost Hades II progress is preserving the files that remain. This game has its own reference path and technical instructions; do not substitute a procedure written for the original Hades. The aim here is to identify local data and prepare a reversible investigation, not to promise that every damaged save can be repaired.
Community save download
Hades II 1.0 completed save by CloversDad — hosted on Speedrun.com. The creator describes a version 1.0 profile with unlocks and progression. The resource page provides a ZIP download; compare that version with your installed build before testing.
This opens the original download page, not an instant download from SaveGamesDL. Follow the host’s sign-in and download prompts. Completion labels belong to the uploader; we have not independently verified completion, compatibility or file safety. Preserve your own saves before importing anything.
Windows save location for Hades II
Supergiant’s Hades II technical guide identifies the following location. Notice that this reference path is under Saved Games in the user profile, rather than under Documents as in the original Hades guide. 1
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Hades II
Check the Windows account and any custom setup before deciding that a missing folder means the progress is gone. A directory named Hades without II is not the same reference location. Preserve existing files before creating a new test save that might alter the evidence you are trying to inspect.
Record the slot and file state
Note the intended slot, last known-good play session and a recognizable progress marker. Then record the existing filenames, sizes and modification times. A more recent timestamp does not automatically mean a more advanced or healthy checkpoint; it may belong to a new test or an earlier state that was saved later.
Keep these notes beside an untouched backup. Use a second copy for inspection so that any proposed renaming or replacement can be compared against the original state.
Separate configuration from progress
The official guide discusses GlobalSettingsWin.sjson as a settings file and treats missing-progress recovery separately. Changing configuration is not the same as restoring a campaign or slot. Identify the purpose of a file before deciding to remove or rename it. 1
Do not apply broad advice such as “delete every settings file” to a recovery problem without checking the specific documentation. Removing evidence first can make it harder to explain the original issue or use a remaining backup.
Prepare a controlled recovery attempt
- Copy the complete existing directory to a location outside the active save folder.
- Record the slot, last successful session and recent changes to the game or system.
- Inventory both original and backup files without overwriting either group.
- Read the relevant missing-progress section of Supergiant’s guide and follow its exact conditions, including game-running requirements.
- Apply only the documented change needed for the matching situation, keeping a clear record of what changed.
- If a checkpoint loads, compare its progress with your notes, then verify saving and reloading before discarding any backup.
A recovery can still involve a rollback. Report the checkpoint actually restored rather than describing all progress as recovered based on the menu alone.
Stop when the evidence does not match
If the available filenames or slot state differ from the guide, preserve the originals and seek clarification. Trying several speculative changes together makes both recovery and troubleshooting less reliable. A clear support report includes the exact symptoms, relevant version and recent changes without publicly exposing private account information.
Frequently asked questions
Are Hades and Hades II saves interchangeable?
This guide does not establish interchangeability. Use the location and support instructions for the exact game you are running.
Does a newer timestamp prove I found the right save?
No. Compare the slot and actual progress. A recently written file can contain less progress than an older backup.
Sources and scope
Reference paths and features can vary by edition, storefront and system configuration. The backup and testing checklists are SaveGamesDL editorial guidance; no downloadable save was tested for this article.
