How to Start a New Save in Deep Rock Galactic Without Losing Progress

Combat Summary

• To start fresh without losing your main progress, use the in-game Save Management menu to create a new save slot.
• Once created, select the new save slot and choose the option to reset its progress. This will not affect your primary miner’s profile.
• You can freely switch between your veteran profile and your new New Game save file at any time via the ‘Saves’ menu.

Management keeps track of everything, even your individual journeys. If you’re looking to dive back into the depths with some fresh Greenbeard Tips for new recruits, or simply want to experience the early game grind again without wiping your hard-earned progress, the system allows for multiple save profiles. This intel is crucial for any miner considering a fresh start.

Why Start a New Save?

Often, veteran Miners find themselves wanting to guide new recruits, the ‘Greenbeards’, through the early trials of Hoxxes IV. While a Greybeard can always tone down their gear by disabling upgrades or overclocks, or even drinking a Randoweiser for a challenge, sometimes a full fresh start feels more authentic. This method allows you to experience the game as a new miner alongside your friends, without losing your primary Deep Rock Galactic career data.

Step-by-Step Guide: New Save Creation

Creating a new miner profile without impacting your main save is straightforward. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your original progress remains untouched:

1. Access Game Settings: From the main menu, hit ESC to open the Options/Settings screen.
2. Navigate to Saves: Locate and click on the ‘Saves’ tab within the settings menu.
3. Create New Save Slot: Here, you’ll see your current save file. Look for an option to ‘Create New Save’ or similar. Select an empty slot if available.
4. Reset New Save Progress: Once the new save slot is active (it will initially mirror your existing progress), select that specific new save slot and look for an option to ‘Reset Save Progress’. Confirm this action. This will wipe the progress only on the selected new save.

Switching Between Saves

Switching between your various miner profiles is simple and can be done at any time from the ‘Saves’ menu. Just select the desired save slot, and the game will load that profile. This means you can play with your Greenbeard friends on your new save, then switch back to your fully upgraded Greybeard profile for solo dives or higher hazard missions with your veteran team.

Important Considerations

Always double-check which save slot you have selected before performing any actions, especially resetting progress. Accidentally resetting your main save file could lead to significant loss of progress. The system is designed for ease of use, but vigilance is always a miner’s best tool.