"save failed. please ensure the system storage has free space and try again."

[LittleBigSmoak]

I'm trying to play the game, but it's kinda difficult to do so if the game then proceeds to refuse to let you save. Someone please help me out here, I've been trying to fix this for several hours.

[bendigo (1983-2023) RIP]

looks like your storage drive is too full...

[LittleBigSmoak]

Originally posted by bendigo:

looks like your storage drive is too full...

I have more than enough space.

[JuiceWSA]

Make sure the save folder isn't Read Only.

I've heard if the game is stored on an SSD, that can happen. Not sure how.

[bendigo (1983-2023) RIP]

Originally posted by LittleBigSmoak:

Originally posted by bendigo:

looks like your storage drive is too full...

I have more than enough space.

You may have a corrupted save file and it can not over wite it. You can try cutting the saves from the folder and trying to save.

[JuiceWSA]

A new save might work in that case. Then the next newest one can be deleted - maybe.

[LittleBigSmoak]

The thing is regarding a lot of these saves is that it lets me save - for like a minute, then any save attempt after that just plain doesn't work. I'll try the read only idea though.

[JuiceWSA]

Hmmm... disable cloud saves and make sure the files are being stored locally, once you make sure the local folder isn't Read Only.

... and I had no idea how to do that - so....:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/0/1733258352681952384/
now we both know...lol

Also, maybe the cloud save file is corrupted - verify files might help in that case, or you can just delete it to be recreated at some point if you want to enable it.

Verifying the local game files is never a bad idea - although quite time consuming it can do no harm.

And perhaps this - if you're still looking for a solution:
https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption2/comments/dvrw1e/red_dead_wont_sync_with_the_cloud_or_load_saved/