Pathologic 3 How to Save the Game
Saving in Pathologic 3 works very differently from most games, which makes it easy to miss at first. There is no manual save button, and the game relies entirely on autosaves tied to player actions.
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Players are unsure if saving exists, how it triggers, or if quitting is safe. The rule needs to be explained before reassurance.
How Saving Works In Pathologic 3
Pathologic 3 uses an automatic save system only. You cannot create manual saves from a menu. Progress is written to the save file when specific actions occur during play.
The most reliable autosave trigger is entering a building. Each time you cross into an interior space, the game saves your progress in the background. This becomes more consistent after the prologue.
The game also saves when you properly exit. Quitting through the menu allows the autosave to complete before closing.
When Autosaves Happen
Entering buildings
Certain story transitions after the prologue
Exiting the game normally
There is a small save icon that appears briefly in the upper left corner when a save occurs, but it is easy to miss.
What Does Not Count As A Save
Standing idle does not save. Walking around outside without entering buildings does not guarantee a save. Force closing the game can interrupt the autosave process.
If you want to be safe before quitting, step into any building first.
Final Notes
Pathologic 3 saves automatically and quietly. Entering buildings is the most reliable way to trigger a save, and exiting normally is safe once you see the autosave icon. If you treat doors as save points, you will never lose progress.
FAQ
Is there a manual save option
No. Saving is fully automatic.
Does the game save during the prologue
Saving is less frequent early on, but becomes consistent after the prologue.
Is it safe to quit the game
Yes, as long as you exit normally and do not force close.
How can I be sure it saved
Enter a building and watch for the save icon in the upper left corner.
