Add the folder located at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Drakensang as well. 3. Run as Administrator and Use Compatibility Mode

In the tab, check Run this program as an administrator .

Open your antivirus settings and find the "Exceptions" or "Whitelist" section. Add the Drakensang.exe and the entire installation folder.

Set the compatibility mode to or Windows XP . How to fix save game issues (hopefully) - Steam Community

Antivirus programs (like Avast or Windows Defender) frequently block the game from writing to your or Temp folders, which prevents the game from "saving" your settings or local progress markers.