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In DOOM: Dark Ages, the save is slightly different from some newer games. There is no manual save button, and it is easy to miss out on the actual save operation if you don't pay attention.

Here is how saving works, how to know that you have saved and the options you have.

Games are only automatically saved

There is no way to save manually. The game handles everything by automatically saving.

When it saves, you will see a small floppy disk icon in the corner.

This means you've reached a checkpoint.

If you exit before seeing these, you will lose progress.

When will DOOM: Dark Ages be saved

Automatic save happens at:

• Main checkpoints in levels
• At the end of a task or chapter
• When returning to the central area later in the story

When it saves, you will see a small floppy disk icon in the corner.

If you exit the game before you see that icon, your progress will disappear.

Super Nightmare Mode Changes Everything

If you play in Super Nightmare mode, the rules will change:

• Checkpoints do not work
• No saving at all in the middle
• The game is saved only after completing a complete chapter

If you die in a mission in Super Nightmare mode, you're done.

Your entire run will be erased and you will go back to the beginning.

This mode is designed for hardcore players who want a mistake-free experience. It's cruel, but it's intentional.

Save slots and battles

You have three save slots in total.

Each slot is associated with a campaign, and it tracks:

• Difficulty
• schedule
• Total game time

You can start a new run in different slots to try out other builds or difficulties.

But each slot only saves the latest checkpoints for the campaign.

There is no rewind, and no chapter choice.

Save slot explanation

You have three save slots.

When you start a new campaign, it takes up a slot.

Each slot will track:

• Your difficulty
• Your total progress
• Your game time

If you want to test different difficulty levels or try a permanent death run, just start a new game and select another slot.

Can I load the previous save?

Can't.

There is no loading screen to select the previous checkpoint.

Only your latest checkpoints are retained per slot.

If you are in a mode like Super Nightmare, a wrong move may erase your entire run.

Save file storage location (PC)

If you are on Windows and want to back up them manually:

Game Pass/Windows Store version:

C:\Users\[YourName]\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges

You can copy this folder elsewhere for backup. But games also use cloud saving on most platforms, so you don't usually need to do that.

The last words

DOOM: Dark Ages does not allow you to save at any time, this is intentionally designed. This may feel harsh if you come from a modern shooter with a quick save, but it is designed to push you to that classic arcade-style rhythm. Just keep an eye on the floppy disk icon and don't exit immediately after the war unless you see it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to save manually in DOOM: Dark Ages?
You can't. The game is automatically saved only at checkpoints.

Q: How do you know it has been saved?
Look for the small floppy disk icon in the corner. This means it has been saved.

Q: Can I run multiple campaigns at the same time?
Yes, the game has three save slots.

Q: Is Super Nightmare Mode saved the same way?
No. In Super Nightmare mode, the game is saved only after completing one full chapter. Death will reset your entire run.

Q: Where is my save file on my PC?
For Game Pass and Windows Store:
C:\Users\[YourName]\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges

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