xbox pc game pass saves(Starfield) to OneDrive for backup how?

save files are not accessible, they're already being backed up to the cloud for you

save files are not accessible, they're already being backed up to the cloud for you

Actually they are accessible. The Game Pass version of Starfield stores its save files here:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\BethesdaSoftworks.ProjectGold_3275kfvn8vcwc\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>

This is a different location to the Steam version. Reason being that the Xbox App version saves a copy to the Microsoft Cloud.

Most Xbox App saves are user accessible. I deleted the saves for Forza 7. Started the game and cancelled the cloud download sync. This allowed me to start again fresh.

You'll have to set up Microsoft OneDrive on your PC and backup up your game saves there.

As of right now I'm unsure if you can recover the saves from before the factory reset.

Hi You OneDrive have free space to make the Backup of yours new saves?

Hello Cody George,

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Community.

I understand your frustration with regards to these ongoing savings issues. To start, this type of complex issue is better addressed by the game developers in collaboration with the platform developers. I would start by asking you to report this issue to Xbox by following the guide here.

I believe the game developers are already aware of this as stated here: What do I do if I can't save my game in Starfield on PC? - Bethesda Support

They have rolled out some troubleshooting steps and some that you already mentioned.

Why am I getting error "0x80830003" telling me I'm out of space when trying to save a game? - Bethesda Support

You are low on space to save your progress. Please delete some of your existing saved content. - Save Management - Xbox App for PC - Bethesda Support

How do I fix my corrupted save file in Starfield? - Bethesda Support

What do I do if I can't save my game in Starfield on PC? - Bethesda Support

Regarding with how the game save system works in Starfield you may want to check this: How does the save system work in Starfield? - Bethesda Support

Please also see: Xbox cloud game saves FAQ | Xbox Support / Back up your game captures | Xbox Support

For now, we will stick to what they have provided and what works.

And I don't see any articles that would answer your questions using OneDrive as your backup for your save files, knowing how the save system works for Starfield. I would leave that question with the rest of the community members who had experienced this and with the game developers after you raise this issue with them on Xbox Feedback.

I will be checking this with our team as well, and I will get back to you once I have enough information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.