Confused about how to save in Elden Ring? You're not alone. The game doesn't have a traditional "save game" button in the menu, which can be a little scary in a world as dangerous as the Lands Between.

So, how do you save your progress in Elden Ring? The game automatically saves your progress at regular intervals, but you can also perform a manual-style save by quitting the game through the main menu. This ensures all your recent actions are locked in.

How Saving Works in Elden Ring

Elden Ring relies heavily on an autosave feature. This means your progress is constantly being saved in the background. You'll notice a small, swirling icon on the right side of your screen - that's the game saving. This usually happens after you:

• Defeat an enemy
• Pick up an item
• Talk to a character
• Rest at a Site of Grace

I remember the first time I played, I spent about an hour exploring Limgrave, found a cool new sword, and then my power flickered. I was so sure I had lost everything, but when I booted the game back up, I was right where I'd left off, sword and all. That little autosave icon is a lifesaver!

For those of us who like a little more control, there is a way to "manually" save. Here’s how you do it:

1. Press the Options button on your controller to open the main menu.

2. Navigate to the System menu.

3. Scroll to the right to the Quit Game option.

4. Select Quit Game to save your progress and return to the main menu.

I learned the importance of this the hard way. I once just turned off my console without quitting the game properly. I didn't lose a ton of progress, maybe about 5 minutes of gameplay, but it was a lesson learned. Now, I always make sure to quit to the main menu before I stop playing.

Resting at a Site of Grace is the most reliable way to make sure your progress is saved. These are the glowing golden sites you find throughout the world. Not only do they save your game, but they also replenish your health and flasks, and allow you to level up. Whenever you see one, it's always a good idea to take a rest.

If you're looking to make some in-app purchases in Elden Ring, like the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for your platform. By playing other games on the Playstorm app, you can redeem your earnings for PlayStation or Xbox vouchers to use in their respective stores.