An autosave system automatically stores player progress without requiring manual input. It helps prevent data loss and improves the overall player experience.
- Prevents lost progress
- Improves player satisfaction
- Reduces frustration after crashes
- Creates a smoother gameplay experience
- Level completion
- Reaching a checkpoint
- Completing a mission
- Purchasing an item
- Changing game settings
- Save only when necessary.
- Never autosave every frame.
- Display a small save icon while saving.
- Keep a backup save file.
- Test autosave on all supported platforms.
- Save asynchronously whenever possible.
- Compress large save files.
- Avoid blocking the main game thread.
A reliable autosave system helps players continue their progress safely and improves the overall quality of your Unity game.
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