Cannot create my own save file

[Kaioshynn]

Even though the game has an auto-save, I would like to have a seperate savefile in case something happens. I can't create one, 'cause as soon as I try to create a custom save file, it exits the menu rapidly. Is this a known bug? I thought it were my keybindings, but I have reset those to default at least three times now and it still happens.

Any solution to this?

***EDIT***

I think I got it to work, but still think the game should be better at explaining. I had about 20 saveslots in Downtown, haha! Deleted all but one and managed to crearte a manual save now. I guess I was expecting some prompts or something.

[azogthedefiler25]

Definitely a bug. Try verifying game files if you haven't already.

[episoder]

i think that's normal that the menu closes immediately. did it create the safe file tho? it usually does that.

[Kaioshynn]

Originally posted by episoder:

i think that's normal that the menu closes immediately. did it create the safe file tho? it usually does that.

If it would create the file, then yes, but it doesn't I don't even get the chance to say "Create New" or something. As soon as I click on the option, it exits the menu instantly.

[Kaioshynn]

Originally posted by azogthedefiler25:

Definitely a bug. Try verifying game files if you haven't already.

Will check!

[Kaioshynn]

Originally posted by Regantgoat75515:

Its not a bug , the game auto saves during checkpoint's , so if you try manual save it will tell you that an auto save was created 1min or 2mins ago aprox

But that doesn't make sense to me. Shouldn't I be able to ceate a seperate save file i.e for multiple playthroughs? The game (port) sucks at telling me what it did in the menu, haha!

[Bluetonic47]

when you choose to load the game , you should have multi save point to choose from unless I'am mistaken ,I think you can overwrite an old save point thou

[acowsik]

There are 20 manual save slots and one autosave. The manual saves are snapshots of specific autosave checkpoints where you can always go back to if you want as long as you dont overwrite them.

[azogthedefiler25]

Originally posted by Regantgoat75515:

Its not a bug , the game auto saves during checkpoint's , so if you try manual save it will tell you that an auto save was created 1min or 2mins ago aprox

I dont think thats true. I have saved towards the end of the game to go back and test for performance purposes. Now if I kill all the enemies in the area the game will then auto save and I won't be able to go back in and test anymore. Thats the only time I've had the save go immediate the main menu. And that only happened because the auto save was right before Ellie was saved at the end.

[episoder]

Originally posted by azogthedefiler25:

I dont think thats true. I have saved towards the end of the game to go back and test for performance purposes. Now if I kill all the enemies in the area the game will then auto save and I won't be able to go back in and test anymore. Thats the only time I've had the save go immediate the main menu. And that only happened because the auto save was right before Ellie was saved at the end.

that seems weird. you cleared the top floor and it did not want a new safe cause the autosave was right there? that should not happen. i created a bunch of safes across the whole game. some were just seconds apart from completion of chapters. it always created them. so... lemme check that one. i don't like to replay the hospital for testing, tho. hmm

edit: tested. you can create saves anywhere. the saved spawn location on the top floor is in the middle of the room thom not where i stood when i saved. i did not safe before you take them all out tho. i gotta redo that test? i could do it. got a safe 2 floors below, before you enter the west wing. 2 spike bombs and a shotty away from the stairwell up. yo

[LeftIsBest-James]

1. You know there are a max of 10 save slots. Once you exceed that, the option goes away.
   
2. If you go to the save screen and overwrite an active save-slot, it will ask you to confirm [Yes/No]

While you're trying to fix it, you can use the 'chapters' section to redo checkpoints.
Even save files throw you back to the beginning of their checkpoints. So that bit has to be re-done anyway.

[acowsik]

In fact I have save backups for achievements uploaded to Google drive... it is basically the set of manual saves at the point where you have to trigger the last conversation / joke / locked door / collectible / trainining manual / workbench stuff

[LeftIsBest-James]

Originally posted by acowsik:

In fact I have save backups for achievements uploaded to Google drive... it is basically the set of manual saves at the point where you have to trigger the last conversation / joke / locked door / collectible / trainining manual / workbench stuff

My experience on the PC is diff. It will send you back to the last checkpoint.
You can't 'fine tune' the moment of your save.

[Kaioshynn]

I think I got it to work, but still think the game should be better at explaining. I had about 20 saveslots in Downtown, haha! Deleted all but one and managed to crearte a manual save now. I guess I was expecting some prompts or something.