"Many were wondering whether or not The Evil Within will use a Save Point system or a Checkpoint system, but it would seem the game, at it current stage, will utilize both. Bethesda community manager, Matt Grandstaff, explained just how this will play out"
via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1313080/the-evil-withins-save-system-explained
via N4G: pc news feed http://n4g.com/news/1313080/the-evil-withins-save-system-explained