Save file is gone “Root element missing” :(

[Madi2902]

My save file is missing. I recently started playing with mods and have had no problems until today when my save just disappeared from the title screen. It’s still in my files, I’ve been looking up solutions all day, but coding isn’t my strong suit and I’m still unsure what the problem is. It says “root element missing”

 

[MysticTempest]

My save file is missing. I recently started playing with mods and have had no problems until today when my save just disappeared from the title screen. It’s still in my files, I’ve been looking up solutions all day, but coding isn’t my strong suit and I’m still unsure what the problem is. It says “root element missing”

Howdy, looks like a corruption in the SaveGameInfo file.
The wiki has info on rolling back to the game's backups. It'll set you back 1 in-game day, but should help.

Saves - Stardew Valley Wiki

The game saves progress when the in-game day ends, i.e., when the farmer goes to bed, collapses from exhaustion, or collapses at 2am. All progress during a day is lost if the player quits the game without ending the day. In multiplayer, the game saves after all players click through the prompts...

stardewvalleywiki.com

 

[Madi2902]

Howdy, looks like a corruption in the SaveGameInfo file.
The wiki has info on rolling back to the game's backups. It'll set you back 1 in-game day, but should help.

Saves - Stardew Valley Wiki

The game saves progress when the in-game day ends, i.e., when the farmer goes to bed, collapses from exhaustion, or collapses at 2am. All progress during a day is lost if the player quits the game without ending the day. In multiplayer, the game saves after all players click through the prompts...

stardewvalleywiki.com

It’s fixed now, thank you so much!