If you lost your save file in Momento after using the main menu’s “Continue” button, you are not alone. This is a well-documented and devastating bug that corrupts your progress by failing to load the correct save slot, often resetting you to the game's prologue. The only safe way to resume your game is to always select “Load Game” from the main menu and manually choose your save file.
This guide breaks down exactly why the bug happens, the foolproof method to protect your progress, and what, if anything, can be done to recover a seemingly lost save. Don't let a simple menu error erase your hard-won journey through the Labyrinth of the Mind.
What Exactly Is the 'Continue' Button Bug?
The issue isn't with your save file itself, but with how the game's main menu tries to find it. In essence, the “Continue” button is a shortcut that relies on a temporary session flag, not a direct read of your save directory. This is where the process breaks down.
When you properly save and quit Momento, the game is supposed to update this session flag to point to your most recent save slot. However, this flag is notoriously fragile. A cloud sync interruption, a crash, or even putting your PC or console into sleep/rest mode can cause this flag to de-sync from your actual save files. When you launch the game again and hit “Continue,” the system reads the corrupted or outdated flag, finds no valid data, and defaults to its initial state: starting a new game. In the worst-case scenario, this new game's initial autosave can then overwrite your legitimate progress in slot_0.
The bug seems to be most prevalent after completing major narrative chapters or lengthy puzzle sections, such as the multi-layered “Echoing Library” sequence or after defeating the boss known as “The Censor.” The longer the play session, the higher the risk of the session flag becoming unstable.
The Foolproof Method to Save and Load Your Game
To completely avoid this issue, you need to treat the “Continue” button as if it doesn't exist. It is a trap. Adopting the following three-step process is the only guaranteed way to keep your progress secure. Make it a ritual every time you play.
Step 1: Always Use an In-Game Mnemonic Font to Save
Autosaves are frequent, but manual saves are your best defense. Throughout the world of Momento, you’ll find glowing blue fountains of light called Mnemonic Fonts. These are your manual save points. Always interact with one of these before you plan to end a session. Simply saving from the pause menu is good, but tying it to a physical location in the world seems to create a more stable save state. Choose an empty slot or overwrite your primary file.
Infographic showing the three-step safe save process for Momento.
Step 2: Select 'Save and Quit to Main Menu' from the Pause Menu
Once you've saved at a Mnemonic Font, press pause and select the option explicitly labeled “Save and Quit to Main Menu.” Do not simply close the application or turn off your console. This option ensures the game runs its full shutdown sequence, giving it the best possible chance to write all data correctly before exiting the game world.
Step 3: From the Main Menu, ALWAYS Select 'Load Game'
This is the most critical step. Once you are back on the main menu, ignore the large, tempting “Continue” button. Instead, navigate to “Load Game.” This will open a list of all your save files, complete with timestamps and progress indicators (like your current location, e.g., “The Obsidian Archive,” and playtime). Manually select the file you wish to load. This method forces the game to bypass the faulty session flag and read directly from the save file directory, which is far more reliable.
How to Check if Your Save File is Safe
If you're worried about your save data, you can check its integrity directly on your system. This is especially useful for PC players who can easily access the game's file directory. Peace of mind is worth the quick check.
The default save file location for the Steam version on Windows is:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\LocalLow\ChronoWeaver\Momento\Saves
You may need to enable “Show hidden files” in Windows Explorer to see the AppData folder. Inside, you'll find your save files, typically named profile.sav (for global settings) and slot_0.sav, slot_1.sav, etc., for your individual game progress.
Annotated diagram of the lost save file continue button Momento save folder.
A healthy save file will have a file size greater than zero—usually several megabytes (MB). If you see a file size of 0 KB, that is a definitive sign of corruption. The “Date modified” timestamp should also align with the last time you successfully saved your game.
| File Property | Healthy Save File | Potentially Corrupted File |
|---|---|---|
| File Name | slot_0.sav | slot_0.sav or slot_0.sav.bak |
| File Size | > 1 MB | 0 KB or significantly smaller |
| Date Modified | Matches your last play session | An old date, or the time of the crash |
Can I Recover a Lost Save File?
This is the question every affected player asks. The answer is maybe, but don't get your hopes too high. The overwrite, if it occurred, is often permanent. However, there are a few places you can look for a backup.
Check Your Cloud Saves
Platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox maintain cloud backups of your save data. Sometimes, the cloud version might be from before the corruption occurred. You'll need to look up the specific instructions for your platform to view and potentially restore older versions of cloud saves. For Steam, you can view your cloud save history by navigating to your account details on the Steam website. This is your most likely path to recovery.
Comic grid showing a player losing and then trying to recover their save.
Look for Backup Files (.bak)
Occasionally, the game will create a backup file when saving. In the same save directory mentioned above, look for files ending in .bak. For example, you might see slot_0.sav.bak. If you find one, you can try to restore it by first renaming the corrupted slot_0.sav (e.g., to slot_0.sav.corrupt) and then renaming the .bak file to remove the .bak extension (so it becomes slot_0.sav). Launch the game and try loading it from the “Load Game” menu.
The Hard Truth
If neither cloud saves nor local backups are available, your save file is likely gone for good. It's a bitter pill to swallow, and a harsh lesson in the fragility of digital progress. The developer, ChronoWeaver Studios, has acknowledged the issue on their social channels, but a patch has not yet been deployed as of mid-2026. Until then, the only solution is prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Poster with the warning 'Continue is a Trap' for Momento players.
Does this bug affect all versions of Momento? Yes, as of patch 1.03, the bug has been reported by players on all available platforms, including PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Will the developers fix the 'Continue' button? ChronoWeaver Studios has posted that they are “aware of and investigating” the save data issues linked to the Continue function. However, no specific date for a patch has been announced. It's best to assume the button is unsafe until an official patch note explicitly states it has been fixed.
Is it safe to rely on the autosave feature? The autosave system itself works as intended. The danger comes from loading that autosave using the “Continue” button. It is perfectly safe to load your autosave file, which is usually the top entry, from the manual “Load Game” screen.
I hit 'Continue' by accident but my save was fine. Why? The bug is frustratingly intermittent. It doesn't trigger 100% of the time. It appears to be more likely to occur after long play sessions (3+ hours), when resuming from a system's sleep mode, or if the game didn't close cleanly on the previous session. Getting lucky once doesn't mean it's safe to try again.
Your Memories Are Worth Protecting
In a game that revolves around the reconstruction of memory, the irony of losing your own progress is not lost on its players. The world of Momento is intricate and demanding, and having your efforts wiped out by a simple menu bug is infuriating. Until a permanent fix arrives, protect your time and your sanity. Make the “Load Game” button your unwavering habit. Your journey through the mind is too precious to leave to a faulty shortcut.