Where Winds Meet uses an autosave system designed around being online. That changes a few familiar habits from single-player RPGs, like hitting a menu option before you quit or keeping multiple save files for different choices.
Autosave is always on (and there are no save slots)
Game progress is saved automatically as you play, and the game loads that same progress when you return. There’s no manual save option and no separate save-slot system to manage.
That also means you can’t do common “save scumming” patterns, like saving right before a chance-based outcome and reloading if you don’t like the result.
Logging out is enough to keep your progress
You don’t need to teleport to a travel point or do any other ritual to “force” a save. Quitting normally is sufficient, and the game will save where you stop playing.
Solo mode still saves online
Even in solo play, the game continues to function as an online title in the background. Progress is uploaded the same way as in multiplayer, so your character’s quests, fights, and item pickups stay tied to your account.
If your connection drops mid-session, progress typically resyncs once you reconnect.
Why you won’t find a save folder on PC
If you’re hunting through your drive for a traditional save directory, you’re likely not going to find one for character progression. The game’s save data is server-side rather than stored as a local save file you can back up or swap.
How to sanity-check that saving is working
The game doesn’t rely on a traditional save icon or a “Save Complete” screen, so the quickest confirmation is practical:
- Return to the main menu, then reload your character and confirm your recent progress is present.
- Check that expected totals (like XP or currency) remain consistent after re-entering the world.
The trade-off is simple: you give up manual control and multiple save files, but you also don’t have to worry about forgetting to save before logging off.
