How to Fix Save Error Bug in DOOM: The Dark Ages

Image Credits: id Software, DOOM: Dark Ages

If DOOM: The Dark Ages is giving you the "Error Encountered While Saving" bug on PC Game Pass, you're not alone. Tons of players are getting constant pop-ups, broken auto-saves, and in some cases, zero save files showing up at all.

Here’s the step-by-step fix that’s working for most people.

Step 1: Close the Game Completely

First, make sure the game is fully closed.

Not minimized, not in the background—shut it down completely.

You’ll want a clean start after repairing the files.

Step 2: Repair the Game in Windows Settings

This is the method most people say works.

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings

2. Go to Apps > Installed Apps

3. Find DOOM: The Dark Ages in the list

4. Click the three dots ... and choose Advanced Options

5. Scroll down to Repair and click it

6. Wait for it to finish, then try launching the game again

This keeps your install but refreshes the broken data that’s blocking saves.

Step 3: Reset the Game (If Repair Doesn’t Work)

If repairing didn’t solve it, do the same steps as above, but this time:

• Click Reset (right under Repair)

This won’t uninstall the game, but it may reset some saved settings. It usually won’t delete your progress, but if you want to be extra safe, back up your save folder first (see below).

Step 4: Use the Xbox App Repair Tool (Optional Method)

Some players had success using the Xbox app version instead.

1. Open the Xbox app

2. Right-click on DOOM: The Dark Ages

3. Click Manage

4. Go to the Files tab

5. Click Verify and Repair

Let it run. This is basically the same as Step 2, just from inside the Xbox app.

Step 5: Relaunch the Game

After repairing or resetting, restart your PC and launch the game again.

If it worked, you should now:

• See your save slots working

• No longer get the save error pop-up

• Trigger auto-saves normally during missions

Some players said their save files even reappeared after fixing it, without needing to start over.

Step 6: (Optional) Backup Your Save Files

Just in case you ever hit this bug again, you can back up your save files manually:

Save file location for Game Pass / Windows Store:

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges

Copy that folder somewhere else. If the bug comes back, you can try restoring from backup later.

Final Blurb

This save bug is annoying, but luckily it’s fixable without reinstalling the game. A quick repair through Windows Settings or the Xbox app usually clears up whatever's blocking your save files. Just make sure you’re actually closing the game first, and restart your PC when you're done.

If that floppy disk icon finally comes back, you’re good.

FAQ

Q: What causes the save bug in DOOM: The Dark Ages on PC Game Pass?

It seems to be a corrupted install or Game Pass-specific issue. It prevents the game from writing auto-saves.

Q: How do I fix the save error?

Go to Windows Settings > Apps > DOOM: The Dark Ages > Advanced Options > Repair. If that fails, try Reset.

Q: Will Reset delete my save files?

It usually doesn’t, but to be safe, back them up from:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Saved Games\id Software\DOOMTheDarkAges

Q: What if my saves are still missing after repair?

Try restarting the game. A few players reported their saves returned on the next launch.

Q: Is this problem happening on Steam too?

No, it seems mostly limited to Game Pass and Windows Store versions right now.

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