How to save game progress in Diablo 4

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Diablo 4 is part of a long-running series in which players cover a lot of ground and quests before ending each session. This means that they will want to save their progress after each play session. This is because, without a good save system, any fun and progress made would be lost.

The Diablo 4 server is always online, so players wondered if they’d have to deal with issues before saving, or if their saves will be corrupted by any server issues. Below, we’ll go over saving in Diablo 4 and the best way to save on servers.

How do I save my progress in Diablo 4?

In Diablo 4, players no longer need to manually save their progress. As the game is connected to the Diablo 4 servers, the player’s game state is saved in real-time. This means that players can focus on their gameplay without having to worry about saving the game manually.

Players’ inventory and loot are automatically saved, but not every aspect of their game state is saved. For example, if a player is in the middle of a dungeon and decides to quit, they will retain all the loot they have acquired. The part that doesn’t get saved is Dungeon progress. Upon reconnecting, players will be back in the main city, requiring them to progress through the dungeon again.

The quests in Diablo 4 have checkpoints to keep players from losing progress. Players won’t lose progress even if they disconnect. Longer-form content, like dungeons, should be approached with caution.

Can I manually save in Diablo 4?

No, you cannot manually save or have any game saves. Instead, you pick your character – druid, sorcerer, rogue, etc. – and continue on, much like an MMORPG. The game’s menu confirms this, there is no save data, but instead, it’s all on the same server.

Is there autosave in Diablo 4?

If you want to be technical, yes, there is an autosave. The game is technically saving every time you pick something up. It’s just being modified in the server. So there’s no need to manual save to keep your game progression. The player’s game state will always remain in the game files because of this.

So no real checkpoint system, just a constant campaign progression.

What makes sure disconnects don’t hurt saves in Diablo IV?

Blizzard has implemented measures to protect players in the event of a disconnection. These safeguards are designed to address any potential issues caused by the game’s constant connection. Two notable features that offer protection are:

1. Auto Loot Pickup
2. Scroll of Escape

With the convenience of automatic saving and the added protections in place, players can confidently immerse themselves in challenging encounters within the dangerous world of Sanctuary.

What is Auto Loot Pickup?

If a player disconnects while there is a rare or higher-quality item on the ground, the game will automatically add it to the player’s inventory when they reconnect. This ensures that players never miss out on valuable drops due to a disconnection.

What is a Scroll of Escape?

This item is specifically for hardcore characters and provides an additional layer of protection. Found as a rare drop past level 20, the Scroll of Escape serves two purposes. First, it allows players to instantly return to a main city when used.

Second, and more importantly, if a player disconnects and possesses a Scroll of Escape, they will be immediately teleported to the main city upon reconnection. This feature prevents hardcore players from facing potential death due to a disconnect.