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Are all PS4 games saved by cloud?

For PS4™ games, data is automatically uploaded to your cloud storage, but will need to be manually downloaded to PS5 console storage.
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Where are PS4 games saved?

Each user can manage saved data in PS4™ system storage. Select (Settings) > [Application Saved Data Management] > [Saved Data in System Storage].
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Are PS4 games saved locally?

Game save data is stored in two locations. The first is on the internal storage of the PS4 console itself and the second location is on the PlayStation network.
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Does game data save to the system or the account PS4?

You can pick up your stream on another device and continue your game without taking any other steps (this includes PC). If you're playing a downloaded PlayStation Plus game, the saved data is saved to the console storage of your PS5™ console or PS4™ console.
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How long do PS4 cloud saves last?

Your game save file will be on their server for 6 months, no matter if you canceled subscription, or expired.
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How do I recover my PS4 save data?

How to restore your PS4 console data
  1. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore.
  2. Insert the USB drive that contains the backup into your PS4 console.
  3. Select Restore PS4.
  4. Select the backup file you'd like to restore.
  5. Select Yes to restore.
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Does deleting a game on PS4 delete all saved data?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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Are PS4 games tied to console or account?

Games are tied to your PSN account, not the physical system. The only way to possibly let another owner play the games is if you keep your account info on that PS4 and it's also designated as the “primary” PS4 for that account.
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Will I lose my games if I restore my PS4?

Initialization of your PS4™ system restores system settings to default values. It deletes data saved on system storage and deletes all users and their data from the system.
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Where are games usually saved?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow".
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Are PS4 games stored in account?

Is game data saved on PlayStation account? If you're playing a downloaded PlayStation Plus game, the saved data is saved to the console storage of your PS5™ console or PS4™ console.
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Why did all my PS4 games disappear?

A very common cause is a loss of communication with the server or a bad Internet connection. Imagine this situation: you accessed your PS4 in the console, on which you have not played for a long time. And suddenly, it is empty; all game data is missing.
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Does PlayStation account save games?

PlayStation Plus online storage lets you save your game progress to the cloud and pick up your adventures on any other console with that game installed. You can save up to 100 GB of PS4 saved data and 100 GB of PS5 saved data.
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Are digital games tied to account or console?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account with which they were purchased.
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Can downloaded PS4 games be transferred?

You can copy PS4 game saved data from your source console to a USB drive, and then use the USB drive to copy the data to your destination console. If you already have saved data for the same game on your PS5 console, you can replace it with the saved data from your USB drive.
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What happens to my games if I delete my PS4 account?

You will lose access to any content purchased using the account. This content cannot be transferred to another account, and refunds can only be given in line with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.
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How do I transfer game data from PS4 to external hard drive?

Press your controller's “Options” button, and a pop-up screen will appear. Select “Move to External Storage”. Select all the games you want to transfer and then select “Move”. Your PS4 will transfer your games from to your external drive and automatically delete the old versions from your console once complete.
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How do I wipe my PS4 without deleting games?

As in the Settings menu, in Safe Mode, you can choose Restore Default Settings to reset everything in the PS4 to its original software settings but keep your data. You can also choose Initialize PS4.
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How do I get my old game data back?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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Can I get my PS4 data back?

All user data is included in the backup data. Users who have never signed in to PlayStation™Network can restore saved data to only the original PS4™ system that was backed up. To restore saved data to another PS4™ system, you must sign in to PlayStation™Network before backing up data.
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Is PS4 data saved online?

The data for any PS4 games you select will be automatically saved to your Online Storage cloud whenever your computer is turned on or in rest mode.
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How do I know if my game has cloud save?

The Steam Storepage will show a Steam Cloud logo in the upper right if a game uses the Steam Cloud. But, you may need to work with the developer or the community to determine exactly which files or settings are integrated.
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Are my games saved to the cloud?

Your data is stored on both your hard drive and in the cloud. Xbox keeps your important data in sync so you don't lose anything when you use a friend or family member's console, or even when you switch to a new console.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new PlayStation account?

The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account. This content cannot be transferred to another account, and refunds can only be given in line with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.
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