Diving into the cooperative horror game *R.E.P.O.* can be thrilling, especially when you're working with up to five other players to retrieve valuables across various maps. But the last thing you want is to lose your progress due to not saving correctly. Let's break down how to ensure your hard work in *R.E.P.O.* doesn't go to waste.
Nothing is more disheartening than expecting your latest save to be there, only to find it's gone. This is particularly common with new games like *R.E.P.O.*, where the saving mechanics might not be immediately clear. Unlike some games, *R.E.P.O.* does not feature a manual save option, relying instead on autosaves.
The key to saving your game in *R.E.P.O.* is simple but crucial: you must complete the level you're on. If you quit during a retrieval mission or die (which sends you to the Disposal Arena), your progress will not be saved. Upon death, your save file is deleted, and exiting mid-level means you'll need to restart from the beginning of that level.
To successfully save, finish the level by delivering your valuables to the Extraction Point. Then, make your way to the truck and hold the message button above your head to signal the Taxman that it's time to head to the Service Station. At the Service Station, you can shop and prepare for your next mission. Use the same button to move on to the next level.
Once you leave the Service Station and arrive at your next location, you can safely exit to the main menu or quit the game. The next time you or the host (if another player created the original save file) starts the game, you can jump back into *R.E.P.O.* seamlessly. Remember, the host is responsible for exiting at the right time to ensure the game saves correctly for everyone.
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Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to save your game effectively, explore our other *R.E.P.O.* guides to enhance your team's performance on future missions.
*R.E.P.O. is available now on PC.*