How to fix Valheim “Failed to Restore Backup”

Are you getting a “Failed to Restore Backup” error in Valheim? Are you having trouble figuring out how to fix it? Don’t worry, we have you covered. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the “Failed to Restore Backup” error is and how to fix it.

The “Failed to Restore Backup” error in Valheim is a common problem where the game is unable to restore your character’s backup files. This issue is usually caused by corrupted or missing files.

If you're experiencing the "Failed to Restore Backup" error in Valheim, the first step is to locate the character files. These files are stored in the C:UsersUsernameAppDataLocalLowIronGateValheimcharacters folder, where you will need to replace "Username" with your Windows username. Here, you should see two files for each of your Valheim characters, labeled "Character.fch" and "Character.fch.old", with "Character" being your character's in-game name. The "Character.fch" file is your corrupt character, while the "Character.fch.old" file is your backup save.

The next step is to make a new folder, then copy both of the character files into it as a precaution. Afterward, delete the "Character.fch" file and rename the "Character.fch.old" file to "Character.fch". This renaming will let the backup replace your current character, thus fixing the "Failed to Restore Backup" error.

If you've followed the steps above, you should now be able to launch Valheim, select your character, and get back to playing. However, if you are still experiencing the "Failed to Restore Backup" error, you may need to delete the character files from your folder and start from scratch. This will reset your character and allow you to create a new character and save file.

These steps should help resolve the “Failed to Restore Backup” error in Valheim. It’s important to make a backup of your character’s files before attempting any of these steps.