Can I backup Ironman saves in XCOM 2?

I'm playing ironman mode. Unfortunately, XCOM 2 is currently full of LOS and interface bugs and it's really easy to lose multiple operatives and/or a mission to them.

Is there a way to backup and load ironman saves, ideally without closing the game?

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Best Answer

For Linux gamers, According to PC Gaming Wiki the file is in:

~/.local/share/feral-interactive/XCOM2/VFS/Local/my games/XCOM2/XComGame/SaveData/

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Where are XCOM 2 saves stored?

Saves and character pools are located under Documents/my games/XCOM2 War of the Chosen/XComGame in respective SaveData and CharacterPool folders.

Does XCOM 2 save to cloud?

Yes. The game syncs save games and character pools automatically to your iCloud account.

How hard is XCOM 2 Ironman?

XCOM 2 can be an extremely challenging game, and playing on Ironman can sometimes feel like a daunting experience. Unlike the normal modes, Ironman does not allow players to load previous saves. All progress is kept on a single save that updates constantly, making every action and consequence permanent.

How does Ironman work XCOM 2?

Welcome back, Commander. You're about to play XCOM 2 as it's meant to be played. Enabling XCOM 2's Ironman mode when starting a new game means that you will only ever have a single save file. More than that, the save file will be overwritten with every action you make during a mission.

Ironman Save Backup Utility for XCOM2 and War of the Chosen

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