The archives in "Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl" can be divided into manual archives and automatic archives. If players want to archive manually, they can enter the archive menu and then create a new manual archive or overwrite the existing archive. There are archive files. It helps save the player's current state in the game world.
How to save manually in STALKER 2
The manual save feature allows players to pause the game, enter the save menu, and create a new manual save or overwrite an existing save file. It helps save the player's current state in the game world.
Manual saving is useful if you're unsure about a choice in the story, or whether it's time to invest in a gun upgrade, or want to destroy a base without consequence. It will take the player back to the state they were in when they saved, allowing you to continue playing or make different decisions.
In "Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl", players will not automatically save when exploring the world (not in a mission). Therefore, it is recommended that you manually save frequently to avoid losing loot or progress.