Known issueFixUpdated Nov 11, 2026, 08:56 UTC · 8 replies on Steam

Aurelia: ⚠️ Code Error on Launch? Outdated Saves Could Be the Culprit! ⚠️ (Workarounds)

Short answer

Suggested fix (unconfirmed): Move your old save files from the `AppData\Local\Aurelia` folder to your desktop. Disable Steam Cloud sync before deleting the files if the error persists.

The problem

Returning to Aurelia from elsewhere? Because so much has changed, old saves aren't compatible. So if you're having issues, check if you have any saves kicking around in C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Aurelia and try moving them somewhere else like your desktop. If the game suddenly runs, it was your old saves; please delete them. You may also need to temporarily turn off Steam Cloud so it…
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What players suggest

my bad, I needed to disable cloud sync after deleting my files. Thanks for posting :)
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: save, achievement

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