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Save location reference

Default Stellaris save directories by operating system.

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PlatformDefault directory
macOS~/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/save games/
WindowsDocuments\Paradox Interactive\Stellaris\save games\
Linux with Steam~/.local/share/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/save games/
Linux with Flatpak Steam~/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/save games/

Steam Cloud, redirected document folders, alternate launchers, and sandboxes can change these locations. See the full save file location guide for diagnostics.