[ FF7 Steam ] Save files getting deleted

[maciej-trebacz]

Describe the bug
Under certain circumstances FFNx fails to write metadata.xml entries correctly, leading to FF7_Launcher.exe deleting the save files on the next run.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to the save directory in the file explorer
2. Remove all saves, including the metadata.xml file
3. Start a new game
4. Save at the first occasion (for testing purposes preferably using Ochu to enable save anywhere)
5. Close the game and the launcher
6. Re-open the launcher

Expected behavior
Your save files should be untouched.

Actual behavior
Upon opening the FF7 Launcher your save files will get deleted. The reason for that is that FFNx failed to write the metadata.xml file correctly so the checksum check failed.

Additional context
Make sure you're using the original Steam FF7 Launcher.

[julianxhokaxhiu]

Deleting the metadata.xml is an expected behavior to have corrupted saves unfortunately, as we rely on that file.

The only solution I see here is boiler-plating the xml file in memory if not found and dump it on the folder if not found.

I remember you mentioned you have a patch being tested on your own side about this. Got any update on the matter?

Thanks :)