Fix Ghost of Tsushima PC Save Game Not Working

You are staring at greyed-out save options or failing to start a new game because your PC is actively blocking the game from writing files to your hard drive. Windows Controlled Folder Access is likely misidentifying the game as an unauthorized program, preventing it from creating the necessary save folders.

Why this happens

Windows Ransomware Protection sometimes flags legitimate game executable files as threats. This prevents the game from creating or updating your save data in your documents or installation folders.

Steps

1. 01
   Open the Windows search bar, type Windows Security, and select the app to open the security dashboard.
2. 02
   Click on Virus & threat protection, scroll down to the Ransomware protection section, and select Manage ransomware protection.
3. 03
   Click on Allow an app through Controlled folder access and select Yes when the User Account Control prompt appears.
4. 04
   Click Add an allowed app and choose Browse all apps.
5. 05
   Navigate to your game installation folder, typically located at C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT/.
6. 06
   Select GhostOfTsushima.exe and click Open to grant the game write permissions.
7. 07
   If the game still fails to save, return to the Controlled folder access menu and toggle the setting to Off to see if that resolves the conflict immediately.

Still not working?

If you are still unable to save, open Steam and right-click Ghost of Tsushima in your library. Select Properties, go to the Installed files tab, and click Verify integrity of game files to repair any corrupted installation data that might be causing the write failure.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to disable Controlled Folder Access?

Disabling it entirely lowers your protection against ransomware, which is why adding the game as an exception is the preferred and safer method.

Will I lose my current progress if I verify game files?

No, verifying your game files only checks the integrity of the game's executable and data files. It will not touch or delete your save progress folders.