Are you tired of cluttered saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent? Sometimes, it’s necessary to make space for new adventures or start afresh. Fortunately, deleting saved games in this thrilling shooter is a straightforward process. Our comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps involved, ensuring you can get rid of unwanted files effortlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting your journey into the depths of LV-895, read on to learn how to delete saved games in Aliens: Dark Descent with ease.
To begin, locate the saved games directory on your computer. Typically, you can find this in the following locations: - Windows: C:\Users\\AppData\Local\AliensDarkDescent\Saved\SaveGames
- MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/com.Focus-Home.AliensDarkDescent/Saved/SaveGames Once you’ve found the saved games directory, you’ll see a list of folders representing each save file. Each folder contains the game data for that particular save. To delete a saved game, simply navigate to its folder and delete it. You can also use the operating system’s file explorer to locate and delete the saved game folders.
After deleting the unwanted saved games, you can launch Aliens: Dark Descent and confirm that the files have been removed. You’ll now have more space to create new saves or experiment with different strategies without worrying about cluttered save files. Remember, deleting saved games is a permanent action, so make sure you’re confident you don’t need them before proceeding.
Deleting Save Files from Local Storage
If you have saved games that you no longer need or want, you can delete them from your local storage. Here’s how:
- Navigate to the ‘Saved Games’ folder on your computer.
The default location of the ‘Saved Games’ folder varies depending on your operating system:
| Operating System | Default Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\[Your User Name]\Saved Games\ |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Saved Games/ |
| Linux | ~/.local/share/games/2. Inside the ‘Saved Games’ folder, locate the ‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ folder.3. Open the ‘Aliens: Dark Descent’ folder and delete the save files you no longer need.Resetting Game Data for iCloud———-If you have linked your Aliens: Dark Descent account to iCloud, you will need to reset your game data through Apple’s website. Here’s how to do it:1. Go to the Apple website: https://www.apple.com/icloud/manage/storage2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.3. Under “Apps Using iCloud,” find and select “Aliens: Dark Descent."4. Click “Manage” and then “Reset Game Data."5. Confirm that you want to reset your game data and complete the process.#### Additional Notes ####* This process will delete all your game data, including campaign progress, characters, and settings.* Once your game data has been reset, it cannot be recovered.* If you are unsure whether your game is linked to iCloud, you can check by going to the “Settings” menu in the game and selecting “iCloud."Removing Save Data Using Steam Cloud———-Steam Cloud saves your game progress to the cloud, allowing you to continue playing from any computer with Steam installed. If you want to delete your saved games from Steam Cloud, follow these steps:1. Open Steam and go to your Library.2. Right-click on Aliens: Dark Descent and select “Properties”.3. Click on the “Updates” tab.4. Uncheck the box next to “Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for Aliens: Dark Descent”.5. Click on the “Close” button.Your saved games will now be deleted from Steam Cloud. If you want to delete your local saved games, you can do so by deleting the following files: |
| Platform | Save File Location |
| Windows | C:\Users\[username]\Documents\My Games\Aliens Dark Descent\Steam\[user ID] |
| Mac | ~/Library/Application Support/Aliens Dark Descent/Steam/[user ID] |
| Linux | ~/.config/unity3d/TinyBuild/Aliens Dark Descent/Steam/[user ID] |
| Console | Instructions |
| PlayStation 4 | From the main menu, go to Settings > Storage > System Storage |
| Xbox One | From the Home screen, go to My Games & Apps > Games |
| Save File Location | |
| C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\AliensDarkDescent\Saved\SaveGames | |
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Open the Epic Games Launcher and sign in. |
| 2 | Click on your username in the top-right corner and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu. |
| 3 | Scroll down to the “Cloud Save Options” section. |
| 4 | Click on the toggle switch labeled “Enable Cloud Saves” to disable cloud synchronization. |
| 5 | Confirm your choice by clicking “Disable” in the pop-up window. |
| 6 | Cloud synchronization is now disabled. |
| Platform | Delete Location |
| PC | “global” and “local” folders in the game’s installation directory |
| PlayStation 5 | “Saved Data” file for “Aliens: Dark Descent” in the “Saved Data” section |
| Xbox Series X/S | “Local saved games” file for “Aliens: Dark Descent” in the “Saved Data” tab |
| Utility | Features |
| WinDirStat | Advanced visualization of disk space usage, detailed file analysis |
| TreeSize Free | Hierarchical view of disk space, selective deletion |
| DaisyDisk | Interactive map of disk space, quick deletion |
| SpaceSniffer | 3D visualization of disk space, interactive file exploration |
| Additional Tips | |
| - Be polite and respectful in your communication. | |
| - Provide as much information as possible to help the developers understand your issue. | |
| - If you have tried multiple methods without success, clearly state that in your message. | |
| - Be patient and allow the development team time to investigate and provide a solution. |