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Autosave

An automatic background saving system that preserves player progress without manual action. One of the most important quality-of-life features in modern games.

In games, this means

Autosave should always be visible when it occurs (a small icon in the corner), never interrupt gameplay, and be predictable. Players need to know the game is saving so they don't turn it off at the wrong moment.

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