Saves, engine, voices, length
AETHUS FAQ
On Windows the saves are in %LOCALAPPDATA%\StrikeTheEarth\Saved\SaveGames. Patch 1.028 raised the backup count to 12. Roll back by using the in-game Save Manager, or by renaming a SlotOne_Backup file to SlotOne.sav. That rename is the community method, repeated across Steam discussions.
Save paths and restoration steps are community reports, not a studio support article. Separate Steam discussion results agree on the Windows folder. The 12-backup limit is a single-source official 1.028 patch statement.
Engine, language, and photosensitivity
The press kit says Unreal Engine 5. It is not Unity. Interface, audio, and subtitles are English on PC. German, French, and Spanish text are part of the 2027 console announcement, with the Games Press wording narrower. Reviews describe Scottish accents and full voice acting. Actor names are not published. The store page warns that the game contains flashing and bright light. There are 40 achievements. Demo progress carries to the full game on Windows Steam.
Questions
Where are AETHUS save files?
Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\StrikeTheEarth\Saved\SaveGames. Linux Proton: steamapps/compatdata/2541530/pfx/.../StrikeTheEarth/Saved/SaveGames.
How do I restore a backup?
Use Save Manager, or rename SlotOne_Backup_d_m_yyyy_hh_M_s.sav to SlotOne.sav. Steam news says 12 backups after patch 1.028. The rename steps are community-verified.
What engine is AETHUS?
Unreal Engine 5, stated in the official press kit and repeated by secondary pages.
Related
Sources
- Steam News API — Readable 2026-10-28. One originating publisher source; official patch/announcement text, not independent corroboration.
- Steam discussions on saves — Several posts, same path.
- Press kit — Unreal Engine 5.
- Steam news 1.028 — 12 backup slots.
Last checked: 2026-10-28. Send corrections to [email protected].