Grid Autosport Save Game Info

Here’s a blog-style post covering everything about Grid Autosport save game files — location, backup, corrupted save fixes, and how to transfer progress.


Part 2: Locating Your Grid Autosport Save Game (All Platforms)

The save file location depends on your platform. Below is the exact path for each.

Fixing a Corrupted Save File

You launch Grid Autosport and see:
“Save data is corrupted and cannot be loaded.” grid autosport save game

Here’s how to fix it:

1. Save Game Location (Windows / Steam)

Default path:

C:\Users\<YourUserName>\Documents\My Games\Grid Autosave\<user_id>\savegame\
  • The <user_id> folder is a long numeric string (Steam ID).
  • Inside, you’ll see files like savegame.bak and savegame.dat.

Tip: Copy the entire <user_id> folder to back up everything.


Transferring Save Games Between PCs

Moving to a new gaming rig? Just copy your backup savegame folder to the same path on the new PC. Here’s a blog-style post covering everything about Grid

⚠️ Important:

  • Make sure the same Steam account is logged in.
  • Keep Steam Cloud disabled until you confirm the save loads correctly, then re-enable it and let it upload your progress.

Step-by-Step Backup (PC)

  1. Navigate to the savegame folder above.
  2. Right-click the folder → Copy.
  3. Paste it to a safe location: external drive, Dropbox, or a dedicated “Backup_Saves” folder on your desktop.
  4. Rename the copy with the date, e.g., savegame_backup_2025-04-01.

Backing Up Saves (recommended)

  1. Exit Grid Autosport and close Steam.
  2. Copy the entire save folder to a safe location (external drive, cloud storage, or a dated folder).
    • Example folders to copy:
      • Saved Games\Codemasters\Grid Autosport\
      • Steam userdata<SteamID><AppID>\remote\ (if present)
  3. Keep multiple dated backups in case of corruption.

Issue 1: “Save Data Corrupted” Error

Cause: Abrupt game closure, hard drive errors, or Steam Cloud conflict. Solution: Part 2: Locating Your Grid Autosport Save Game

  • Disable Steam Cloud temporarily (Right-click game → Properties → General → uncheck “Keep games saves in Steam Cloud”).
  • Delete the corrupted save (move it to desktop).
  • Launch the game – it will generate a fresh save.
  • Close the game and copy your backup into the new save folder.