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Implementing Save Systems

A good save system is essential for player retention. Use JSON for complex data structures and PlayerPrefs for simple settings. Always encrypt sensitive save data and implement versioning for your save files

1 min readJul 19, 2025by dmg dekels+20 XP
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A good save system is essential for player retention. Use JSON for complex data structures and PlayerPrefs for simple settings. Always encrypt sensitive save data and implement versioning for your save files to handle game updates gracefully. Consider using ScriptableObjects as data containers and implement a SaveManager singleton to handle all save operations centrally.

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