Aethersx2 - God Of War 1 Save Data

Running God of War 1 on AetherSX2 (or its fork, NetherSX2) is a classic way to experience the Ghost of Sparta's origins on mobile. Save Data Management

Managing saves on AetherSX2 involves two different systems: Memory Cards (in-game saves) and Save States (emulator snapshots). Finding Your Files:

Memory Cards: Standard in-game saves are stored in the memcards folder.

Save States: Emulator-specific snapshots are found in the sstates folder.

Permission Note: Due to Android security, these folders may be hidden. Use the "Transfer Data" option in the AetherSX2 menu (top-left) to export or import files.

Importing 100% Saves: If you want everything unlocked immediately, you can download .ps2 memory card files from sites like GameFAQs.

How to Import: Use the "Import Save" feature in the emulator settings to add these to your virtual memory card slots.

Caution: Some users have reported game-breaking bugs at specific points, such as the Pandora's Temple loading screen. It is highly recommended to use Save States frequently as a backup in case a standard save becomes corrupted or stuck. God of War 1 Review (Retrospective)

Even decades after its 2005 release, God of War remains a high-water mark for the action-adventure genre.

Aethersx2 God of war stuck on loading : r/EmulationOnAndroid

1. The "Skip The Crap" Save

Saving and Loading Save Data

To save your progress in God of War:

  1. In-game save: Make sure to save your progress within the game. God of War typically autosaves at certain points, but you can also manually save at save points.
  2. AetherSX2 save: Close AetherSX2 or navigate to the emulator's menu and select "Save" or "Save State" to ensure your progress is saved.

To load your save data:

  1. Launch AetherSX2: Start the emulator and load the God of War game.
  2. Select save slot: If you've saved your game previously, AetherSX2 should automatically detect the save data. You can select the save slot from the emulator's menu.

Method 1: Replacing the Memory Card (The Nuke Option)

This works if you don't care about other PS2 game saves.

  1. Open AetherSX2.
  2. Go to Settings > Memory Cards.
  3. Look at the file path of your current "Slot 1" memory card (e.g., /storage/emulated/0/aethersx2/memcards/Mcd001.ps2).
  4. Using a file explorer (like ZArchiver or Solid Explorer), navigate to that folder.
  5. Back up your original Mcd001.ps2 by renaming it to Mcd001_original.ps2.
  6. Copy the downloaded GodOfWar_Save.ps2 into the folder and rename it to exactly Mcd001.ps2.
  7. Launch God of War. Your memory card is now the new save.

4. Troubleshooting: "Corrupted Data"

A common issue with God of War 1 on emulators is seeing a "Corrupted Data" message in the load menu. This usually happens for two reasons:

  1. BIOS Region Mismatch: If you are playing the US version of the game (NTSC-U) but your emulator BIOS is European (PAL), the memory card format may be unrecognized. Ensure your BIOS region matches your game disc region, or create a new memory card file in the settings and format it within the PS2 system menu of the emulator.
  2. Save State vs. Memory Card: Remember that if you use a "Save State" (slot 1-10 in the emulator menu

Managing your God of War 1 save data in AetherSX2 involves knowing where the files live on your Android device and how to import external saves (like 100% completion files). 1. Locate Your Save Files AetherSX2 stores your progress in two main ways:

Memory Cards (.ps2): These act like the physical cards on a PS2. They are found in the memcards folder.

Save States (.sta): Instant snapshots of the game. These are found in the sstates folder.

Storage Path: Typically located in Android/data/xyz.aethersx2.android/files/.Note: Due to Android’s security restrictions, these folders are often hidden. You can use the Transfer Data option in the AetherSX2 side menu to export or import them more easily. 2. Importing External Save Data

If you've downloaded a save file (like a 100% unlock from GameFAQs), follow these steps:

Format a Card: Ensure you have a formatted memory card in Slot 1 via the AetherSX2 App Settings. Importing via App: Open AetherSX2 and go to App Settings. Navigate to Memory Cards and select Import Memory Card. Pick the .ps2 or compatible save file you downloaded.

Using MyMC (PC): If the save is in a format like .max or .psu, you may need a PC tool called MyMC to inject it into a .ps2 memory card file before moving it to your phone. 3. In-Game Saving god of war 1 save data aethersx2

How to move aethersx2 save state to pcsx2? : r/EmulationOnAndroid

, you cannot save at any moment using native game menus. You must rely on specific systems: Save Altars:

Look for beams of golden light scattered throughout levels. Stepping into these triggers the save menu. Save States:

An AetherSX2 feature that captures a "snapshot" of the game at any second. This is accessed via the emulator's pause menu. 💾 Review: Save States vs. Memory Cards Memory Card (In-Game) Save States (Emulator) Reliability High; less likely to break during updates. Moderate; may become incompatible after app updates. Flexibility Limited to Save Altars. Can save anywhere (mid-boss, mid-climb). Portability Can be moved between PCSX2 and AetherSX2. Usually locked to the specific emulator version. Recommendation Primary Save Method Emergency / Practice Method 📥 How to Import 100% Save Files

If you want to skip the grind or unlock all costumes immediately, you can import community saves from sites like

You can download 100% completion or specific checkpoint saves from these trusted sources: GameFAQs PS2 Save Library

: The most comprehensive source for North American (NTSC) and European (PAL) save files. Look for The Tech Game

: Often recommended by the community for curated PS2 emulator save collections. NextGenUpdate / PlayerSquared

: Good for specialized saves like "God Mode" or "Everything Unlocked". 📲 How to Import Saves into AetherSX2 AetherSX2 uses virtual memory cards (usually files). To add a downloaded save: Direct Import (Easiest) Open AetherSX2. Go to the navigation drawer (three lines) and select Import Memory Card

Select your downloaded memory card file and choose which slot (Slot 1 or Slot 2) to import it into. Using MyMC (For .max or .cbs files) Running God of War 1 on AetherSX2 (or

If you have a single save file (not a full memory card), use the on a PC to inject the save into your Mcd001.ps2 Transfer the updated file back to your phone’s memory card folder. 📍 Save Data Locations on Android On most Android devices, you can find your save files here: Internal Storage/Android/data/xyz.aethersx2.android/files/ Memcards Folder : Contains memory card files (standard in-game saves). Sstates Folder

: Contains "Save States" (quick saves made via the emulator menu).

Where to find save files for every emulator and custom firmware?

The Cheat Code Conflict

If you downloaded a save file that used cheat codes (infinite magic, infinite health) on a different emulator version, the checksum may fail.

2. How to Save in God of War (in-game)

  1. Find a glowing blue save altar (looks like a giant feather or harp).
  2. Press R1 when prompted.
  3. Select an empty memory card slot or overwrite an existing save.

No altar? You cannot save anywhere else. Altars are common before/after major fights.

The Tool: MyMC (Memory Card Manager)

MyMC is a legacy tool for PCSX2, but it works perfectly with AetherSX2 .ps2 files.

How to edit:

  1. Transfer your Mcd001.ps2 from your phone to a PC via USB/Cloud.
  2. Download MyMC for Windows.
  3. Open MyMC and load your memory card file.
  4. You will see a list of games. Select God of War (SLUS_205.99).
  5. Export the individual save slot as a .psu file.
  6. Use a hex editor or a save editor (like PS2 Save Builder) to modify orbs, magic, or unlock costumes.
  7. Re-import the .psu back into the .ps2 memory card.
  8. Transfer the memory card back to your phone.

Why do this? To give yourself 999,999 red orbs at the very beginning to max out the Blade of Artemis immediately.

Issue 2: Save Shows Up, But Game Freezes on Load

Solution: This happens with cheat-induced saves (99,999,999 orbs). The game engine cannot render that integer. Use a "safe" save from GameFAQs that maxes out at 99,999 orbs instead.