Assassin's Creed II Save System: Auto, Manual, and Checkpoints Explained

Yes, Assassin's Creed II features autosave, but it is checkpoint-based, not continuous. Understanding the save mechanics is crucial to avoid losing progress.

Save Types

• Manual Save: Pause → System → Save Game. Unlimited slots. Do this often.
• Autosave (Checkpoint): Triggers on:
  • Memory sequence start/end.
  • Major mission completion (assassinations, glyphs, tombs).
  • Entering/exiting major cities (Florence, Venice, Forlì, San Gimignano).
  • Purchasing shops/upgrades.
• Checkpoint Resume: After death, reloads last checkpoint (usually start of current mission area).

Known Issues

• Autosaves can overwrite each other (only keeps latest few).
• Rare corruption on PS3/360 if console loses power during write.
• No "Save & Quit" mid-mission; quitting to menu discards progress since last checkpoint.

Best Practices

1. Manual save after every mission, view point sync, and major purchase.
2. Keep 3–4 rotating manual slots.
3. Back up saves to USB (PS3/360) or cloud (Xbox Live Gold / PS+).