When you see the message "This save was created on a different device," it is due to a security feature in Ren'Py 8.1+ called the Save Token Security system. This system flags saves moved between computers to prevent potentially malicious files from harming your device. How to Fix the "Save Created on Different Device" Error
renpy.config.savedir = "path/to/savedir"Developer Workaround: If you are the developer or have access to the code, you can update your confirm screen to properly display the UNKNOWN_TOKEN or TRUST_TOKEN messages so players can actually see and interact with the prompt. Why It Happens
Ren’Py does this for two reasons:
, the message "This save was created on a different device" is a security warning triggered when the game detects that a save file's digital signature doesn't match the current environment. This usually happens if you move saves between computers or manually edit the save data. How to Fix the Prompt
If you are confident the save file is safe (e.g., it is your own file), you can bypass or fix the warning using several methods:
If you manually transferred the save yourself or trust the person who gave it to you, click to continue loading the file. Blank Screen Issue: