Embark on a chilling journey into the depths of Aliens: Dark Descent, where the horrors that lurk in the shadows threaten to consume all. As you navigate this harrowing experience, you may find yourself desiring a fresh start, shedding the weight of past encounters. This guide will provide you with the necessary steps to effectively delete saved games, allowing you to forge a new path in the face of unimaginable terror.
Before venturing into the intricate process of deleting saved games, it is essential to consider the consequences. By erasing these records, you will permanently sever your connection to the choices made, the battles fought, and the sacrifices endured during your previous playthroughs. Once deleted, these saved games cannot be recovered, leaving you with a clean slate and the opportunity to reshape your destiny within the unforgiving world of Aliens: Dark Descent.
To initiate the deletion process, navigate to the game’s main menu and select the “Options” tab. From there, delve into the “Gameplay” submenu and locate the “Saved Games” section. Within this submenu, you will find a list of your existing saved games, each representing a different chapter in your Aliens: Dark Descent journey. Simply highlight the saved game you wish to delete, press the appropriate button as indicated on the screen, and confirm your decision. With the click of a button, the selected saved game will be consigned to oblivion, freeing you to embark on a new chapter unburdened by the past.
Deleting Individual Saved Games
To delete an individual saved game, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the main menu of Aliens: Dark Descent.
- Select “Load Game” from the main menu.
- Highlight the saved game you wish to delete and press the “Delete” button.
- Confirm your deletion by selecting “Yes” in the prompt that appears.
Additional Information:
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when deleting saved games:
Deleted saved games cannot be recovered. Make sure you are absolutely certain you want to delete a saved game before confirming.
Saved games are stored on your local hard drive. If you delete a saved game from your hard drive, it will also be deleted from the cloud.
You can delete multiple saved games at once by holding down the “Ctrl” or “Shift” key while selecting them.
Deleting All Saved Games
To delete all saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent, follow these steps:
1. Go to the main menu.
2. Select “Options”.
3. Select “Game”.
4. Select “Delete All Saved Games”.
5. Confirm the deletion.
After confirming the deletion, all saved games will be permanently removed. The game will not ask for confirmation when deleting a single saved game. Therefore, it is highly recommended to make a backup of your saved games before deleting them all. Here’s how to back up your saved games:
**a) Locate the saved game folder.**
The saved game folder is located in the following directory:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Tindalos Interactive\Aliens Dark Descent\Saved\SaveGames
**b) Copy the saved game folder to a safe location.**
Once you have copied the saved game folder to a safe location, you can delete all saved games in the game without worrying about losing them. To restore your saved games, simply copy the saved game folder back to the original directory.
Troubleshooting File Deletion Issues
If you are encountering difficulties deleting saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent, consider the following suggestions:
1. Verify Steam Cloud Sync Status
Ensure that Steam Cloud Sync is not enabled for the game. This feature can prevent the deletion of saved games from the cloud.
2. Check for Antivirus Interference
Some antivirus software programs may interfere with file deletion. Temporarily disable your antivirus software and attempt to delete the saved game again.
3. Clear Temporary Files
Deleting temporary files can resolve issues with file deletion. Open the “Run” dialog (Windows Key + R), type “%temp%” and press Enter. Delete all files in the resulting folder.
4. Restart Your Computer
A simple restart can often resolve temporary issues that may be preventing file deletion.
5. Check File Permissions
Ensure that you have the necessary file permissions to delete the saved game. Right-click on the saved game file, select “Properties”, and check the “Permissions” tab.
6. Delete Save Game Files Manually
If all else fails, you can manually delete the saved game files from the following directory:
| Platform | Directory |
|---|---|
| Windows | %appdata%\..\Local\ColossalOrder\Cities_Skylines\Saves |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Colossal Order/Cities: Skylines/Saves |
| Linux | ~/.config/unity3d/Colossal Order/Cities: Skylines/Saves |
Deleting Saved Games
To delete a saved game in Aliens: Dark Descent, follow these steps:
- Launch the game and go to the main menu.
- Select the “Load Game” option.
- Highlight the save file you want to delete.
- Press the “Delete” button on your keyboard or controller.
- Confirm the deletion by clicking “Yes” in the pop-up window.
Recovering Deleted Saved Games (If Possible)
Unfortunately, there is no built-in way to recover a deleted saved game in Aliens: Dark Descent. However, there are a few things you can try to recover the game files:
1. Check your computer’s Recycle Bin. If you recently deleted the save game file, it may be located in the Recycle Bin.
2. Use a file recovery program. There are many free and paid file recovery programs available that can help you recover deleted files.
3. Contact the game developer. In some cases, the game developer may be able to help you recover a deleted saved game.
Moving Saved Games to a Different Location
It’s generally a good idea to keep your saved games in a separate location from the game’s installation directory.
This will help to protect your saved games in the event that the game is uninstalled or corrupted.
To move your saved games, simply copy and paste the "Aliens: Dark Descent" folder from your user directory to a new location.
Here are the steps on how to move saved games:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Locate the “Aliens: Dark Descent” folder in your user directory. On Windows: %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Aliens: Dark Descent On Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Aliens: Dark Descent On Linux: ~/.local/share/Aliens: Dark Descent |
| 2 | Copy the folder to a new location. |
| 3 | Start the game and navigate to the “Settings” menu. |
| 4 | Select the “Game” tab and click the “Browse” button next to the “Saved Game Location” field. |
| 5 | Select the new location where you moved the saved games folder. |
| 6 | Click the “OK” button to save your changes. |
Deleting Saved Games
To delete a saved game, simply navigate to the "Saved Games" folder and delete the corresponding file.
On Windows, the saved game files are located in the following directory:
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Aliens: Dark Descent
On Mac, the saved game files are located in the following directory:
~/Library/Application Support/Aliens: Dark Descent
On Linux, the saved game files are located in the following directory:
~/.local/share/Aliens: Dark Descent
Delete Saved Games
To delete saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent, follow these steps:
- Launch the game and go to the main menu.
- Select the “Save/Load” option.
- Use the left and right arrow keys to navigate to the saved game you want to delete.
- Press the “Delete” button.
- Confirm your deletion by pressing “Yes” in the pop-up window.
Additional Considerations for PC and Console Users
PC Users
On PC, the saved game files are typically located in the following directory:
| OS | Directory |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\AliensDarkDescent\Saved\SaveGames |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/AliensDarkDescent/Saved/SaveGames |
Console Users
On consoles, the saved game files are typically stored on the system hard drive.
To delete saved games on a PlayStation 5, follow these steps:
- Go to the PlayStation 5 home screen.
- Select the “Settings” icon.
- Scroll down and select “Storage”.
- Select “Saved Data” and then “Games”.
- Find the Aliens: Dark Descent save file and select it.
- Press the “Options” button and select “Delete”.
- Confirm your deletion by pressing “Yes”.
Aliens Dark Descent: How to Delete Saved Games
If you’re looking to start a fresh campaign or simply want to clean up your save files, deleting saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent is a simple process. Here’s how to do it:
- Launch Aliens: Dark Descent.
- From the main menu, select “Load Game.”
- Highlight the saved game you want to delete and press the “Delete” button.
- Confirm your choice by clicking “OK.”
People Also Ask
How to delete specific save files?
Currently, there is no way to delete specific save files in Aliens: Dark Descent. You can only delete the most recent save file.
How to disable cloud saves?
PC:
- Open Steam.
- Navigate to your library.
- Right-click on Aliens: Dark Descent and select “Properties.”
- Uncheck the “Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for Aliens: Dark Descent” box.
- Click “Close.”
Xbox:
- Go to the Xbox home screen.
- Select “My games & apps.”
- Highlight Aliens: Dark Descent and press the Menu button.
- Select “Manage game and add-ons.”
- Under “Saved data,” uncheck the “Cloud saves” box.
- Click “Save changes.”
