> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.retrobat.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.retrobat.org/advanced-features/save-states.md).

# Save States

Save states offer a way to take a snapshot of the current progress in a game in order to load the game in the exact state it was saved.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Save states do not offer a secure way of saving a game progress (no long-term solution), internal save mechanism offered by the games should be used in priority. Often, save states will break when an emulator is updated.
{% endhint %}

## Emulators compatibility

The following emulators offer save state functionality that is compatible with RetroBat:

<table><thead><tr><th width="262">Emulator</th><th>Remark</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>RetroArch</td><td>Most of the libretro cores are compatible</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>BigPemu</td><td>Watchpoint: automatic loading of save state upon game launch is not yet possible, it is necessary to use the L2 + <img src="/files/2UVJEd12DYAXiSTPT9RE" alt=""> combo key after game launch to load the save state</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>BizHawk</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Dolphin</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Flycast</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>JGenesis</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PCSX2</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DuckStation</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>OpenMSX</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>PPSSPP</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to load a save state

From the game list in RetroBat, hoghlight the game and press the ![](/files/2UVJEd12DYAXiSTPT9RE) button on your controller to display the savestate manager:

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/7rLYjHO.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Select the save state to load and confirm to load the game.


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