The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – How to Fix Steam Cloud Sync for Oblivion Remastered Saves

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Having trouble syncing saves with Steam Cloud? You’re not the only one—it’s a common issue, especially across multiple devices.

 

Intro

If your save files for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered aren’t syncing properly with Steam Cloud, you’re not alone. Many users have reported similar issues, particularly when switching between devices like PCs and Steam Decks.

✅ Step-by-step instructions for Windows
✅ Fixes syncing between Documents and OneDrive
✅ No mods or game tweaks required—just a simple configuration change

❓Why is it broken?

A common issue arises when save files are stored in unexpected locations due to OneDrive integration. The game typically looks for saves in:

C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\SaveGames

However, if OneDrive is enabled, your saves might be located in:

C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\SaveGames

Bethesda is aware of this issue: https://help.bethesda.net/#en/answer/69721

Steps you can take to resolve the problem:​
💾 Manually move your save files

Proceed with caution! Do not lose your game saves! I recommend backing them up to another location. I am not responsible for lost data.
(Replace `YOURUSERNAME` with your actual Windows username)

  • Navigate to:
    C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\SaveGames
  • Then move all the contents to the corresponding location in your OneDrive:
    (Create the folder structure if it doesn’t exist yet.)

    C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\OneDrive\Documents\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\SaveGames
  • Required Step: Delete the “SaveGames” folder in the local documents folder before creating the symbolic link in the next section.
    C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Documents\My Games\Oblivion Remastered\Saved\SaveGames
🔧 Create a symbolic link

  • This command creates what’s called a symbolic link (like a shortcut) from your normal Documents folder to your OneDrive folder.
  • This tricks the game into saving to the OneDrive location while still looking in the default Documents folder—so Steam Cloud sync starts working properly again.

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