Melvor Idle 2 Demo Saves
Can you keep your Melvor Idle 2 demo progress? Yes — the developers confirmed demo saves are forward compatible with the Early Access version.
Do demo saves carry over?
Yes. Per the official October 19 announcement, demo saves can be converted into regular game saves once the game hits Early Access, so you continue where you left off instead of starting over.
How your demo saves are protected
- Automatic: saves are backed up to your Steam Cloud without any action needed.
- Recommended extra step: the developers also suggest keeping a local copy of your save, just to be safe.
What this changes for players
Time invested in the demo — up to the level-60 skill cap and through Act 1 of the story — is not throwaway. The earliest hours of Early Access can be spent pushing new systems, not replaying the opening.
How this fits the bigger save chain
The no-wipe policy predates the demo: no save is wiped on release. The Patreon Alpha follows the same rule (Alpha saves run into the future), and cloud saving across platforms is the planned long-term layer with mobile arriving after Early Access.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Do Melvor Idle 2 demo saves carry over?
Yes. Demo saves convert into regular game saves when Early Access launches.
Are demo saves backed up?
Automatically to Steam Cloud; the developers also recommend a local copy.
Do I have to buy the game to keep demo progress?
Early Access is a paid launch, so playing past the demo requires the EA purchase — your saved file itself is kept compatible.
Will alpha saves also transfer?
Yes — the developers confirmed no save wipes for Alpha saves either.
When does Early Access start?
2026 is the official plan; the exact window will be confirmed after demo feedback.