Open AetherSX2. Go to: App Settings > BIOS/ROM > Memory Card Path By default, this is usually: Internal Storage > aethersx2 > memcards
Search for the file named GOW1_AETHERSX2_EXCLUSIVE.mcd (typically found in emulation preservation subreddits or dedicated Discord channels). Ensure the file size is exactly 16,384 KB. god of war 1 save data aethersx2 exclusive
Go to App Settings > Advanced > Rebuild Memory Card Database . This forces AetherSX2 to index the exclusive file's unique save blocks without erasing them. The Verdict: Is Exclusive Save Data Worth It? For the casual player, no. You should experience God of War raw for the first time. But for the returning Spartan who wants to experience the AetherSX2 port without the grind of the Challenge of the Gods or the hunt for Muse Keys, this exclusive save data is the holy grail. Open AetherSX2