How to back up Save Data on PlayStation?

Backing up your save data ensures that your progress in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is safe, especially before troubleshooting or reinstalling the game. On PlayStation 5, you can do this in two ways: using cloud storage with a PlayStation Plus subscription or by copying data to a USB drive.

Method 1: Backing Up to Cloud Storage (PlayStation Plus required)

This is the most convenient method for PlayStation Plus subscribers, as it can be set to be done automatically. It can also be done from the Home screen. You need to navigate on the title tile, press the 'Options' button, and select 'Upload/Download Saved Data.' For PlayStation Plus subscribers, this is the most convenient backup method, as it can automatically back up save data. You can also manually upload or download saved data from the Home screen by navigating to the desired title, pressing the 'Options' button, and selecting 'Upload/Download Saved Data'.

1. From the home screen, navigate to Settings.
2. Select Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
3. Choose Saved Data.
4. Select Sync Saved Data.
5. To back up your PlayStation save data, you can enable automatic sync to upload it. Alternatively, manually sync your saves by navigating to "Upload or Delete From Console Storage," selecting the "Upload to Console Storage" tab, choosing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from the list, and then selecting "Upload."

Here you can find out more about online storage for your console.

Method 2: Backing Up to a USB Drive

This method would be useful if you do not have a PlayStation Plus subscription.

1. Insert a compatible USB flash drive into one of the USB ports on your console.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
4. Choose Saved Data, and then select Console Storage.
5. Select S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl as the game you want to back up.
6. Select Copy to USB Drive.
7. Choose the specific save files you want to copy, and then select Copy.

A progress bar will show the status of the copy process. Once complete, your save data is securely backed up on the USB drive.

This process will back up all your PS5 console data, including all save files, ensuring your progress in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is safe as part of the total system archive.