This is a detailed, technical look into (SW2XL) save data, primarily for the PS2 version (since the Xbox 360 version of SW2+XL handled data differently via system files).
| Data Block | Purpose | Size (est.) | |------------|---------|--------------| | | Game ID, region (NTSC/PAL), save icon, title. | 64 bytes | | System Data | Link status with SW2, options (difficulty, vibration, subtitles). | 4KB | | Character Progress | Levels (1–50), skill points, weapons owned (1st–4th), mounts. | ~100 bytes per character | | Weapon Data | Element, base attack, 8 skill slots (e.g., Musou+20, Range+40). | 48 bytes per weapon | | Mercenaries Mode | Gold, unit roster, fame, completed missions, shop level. | 64KB | | Sudden Death Mode | High scores, cleared stages. | 8KB | | Unlock Flags | Movies, art, music, stages, edit characters. | 16KB | | Misc | Play time, total KOs, date last saved. | 8KB | samurai warriors 2 xtreme legends save data
