| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Save created on Windows, loaded on macOS/Linux (or vice versa). | | Ren’Py version mismatch | Game updated to a newer Ren’Py engine; old saves may be rejected. | | Device ID change | Ren’Py uses a machine-specific identifier; reinstalling OS or moving storage can change it. | | Corrupted save file | Partial write, manual edit, or file system errors. | | Game modified | Changing game scripts (even variable names) can break save compatibility. |
⚠️ Warning: Disabling allows save file swapping between users, which may enable cheating or spoilers. renpy save was created on a different device