If you are running an original 1996 physical copy of Diablo , the save location changes drastically depending on your game's patch level:
Diablo 1, an action role-playing game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, was released in 1996. Although it's an old game, many players still enjoy playing it. If you're one of them, you might be wondering where your save files are located.
, multiplayer character data is often saved instantly upon leaving a game, rather than requiring a manual "Save Game" prompt. Trouble Finding Them? Use Search: Open File Explorer and search for diablo 1 save file location
: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Diablo\dx\
| Game / Mod | Single-Player | Multiplayer | Stash | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | single_X.sv | multi_X.sv | – | | Original Diablo (pre-v1.09) | In game folder | dlinfoX.drv (hidden in Windows folder) | – | | Hellfire | single_X.hsv | multi_X.hsv | stash.hsh | | The Hell (v1.80h+) | hellsp_X.hsv1 | hellmp_X.drv1 | Hell_SP.Hst / Hell_MP.Hst | | GOG Diablo | single_X.sv | – | – | | GOG Hellfire | single_X.hsv | – | stash.hsh | | Belzebub | Inside Player Save folder | – | Shared stash file within Player Save | If you are running an original 1996 physical
If you are playing via the Xbox app on PC, the files are buried deep in the Windows App folder structure.
If you've searched your game folder and still can't locate your Diablo 1 save files, try these troubleshooting steps: , multiplayer character data is often saved instantly
If you cannot see the files in the Windows directory, ensure "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" is enabled in your File Explorer Options Multiplayer Characters:
💡 These are actual save files (not just character data). Each one contains your character + game progress.
: Files may be in the root install folder but can sometimes appear corrupted or invisible if not managed correctly. File Naming Convention Single Player single_0.sv single_1.sv Multiplayer multi_0.sv multi_1.sv If you are using the GOG version