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11 years ago
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[FIXED] Lost save games

It seems EA has identified the source of this and is working on a fix. 

The issue lies with the auto-save so to prevent this from happening, try this:

  • Don't load/save to that auto-save slot. After starting a new game, use save-as to make a new named slot. Then always save to that one.
  • Don't use the PLAY button on the main menu but use the disc icon in the upper right corner to load the game. Never load the auto-save.
  • Before you leave the game for good, use save as again and make sure you don't save to the auto-save slot but to a new one.
  • Always make backups of the saves folder on a regular basis

UPDATE: This issue should be fixed in Patch 1.0.728.0. You might be able to recover the lost ones (if you didnt' delete them).

Locking this thread. Please open a thread in the general forum if you still have issues with saves

  • UPDATE on the Issue

    It seems EA has identified the source of this and is working on a fix. 

    The issue lies with the auto-save so to prevent this from happening, try this:

    • Don't load/save to that auto-save slot. After starting a new game, use save-as to make a new named slot. Then always save to that one.
    • Don't use the PLAY button on the main menu but use the disc icon in the upper right corner to load the game. Never load the auto-save.
    • Before you leave the game for good, use save as again and make sure you don't save to the auto-save slot but to a new one.
    • Always make backups of the saves folder on a regular basis

    I wanna thank everyone that has participated in this thread to help identify the problem.

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