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# A variation on method 3 above is to create ''shortcuts'' with different launch options, rather than setting a single launch option. | # A variation on method 3 above is to create ''shortcuts'' with different launch options, rather than setting a single launch option. | ||
# First, remove any custom launch options currently set in Steam for Brotato. | # First, remove any custom launch options currently set in Steam for Brotato. | ||
# Copy the path to your Steam EXE (eg: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe"). This will be referred to as | # Copy the path to your Steam EXE (eg: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe"). This will be referred to as {{Color|cream|STEAM_PATH}} below. | ||
# Know where your PCK file is. The path to (and including) the PCK file will be referred to as | # Know where your PCK file is. The path to (and including) the PCK file will be referred to as {{Color|cream|PCK_PATH}} below. | ||
#* It's easiest to have it in the same folder as {{Color|cream|Brotato.exe}}, | #* It's easiest to have it in the same folder as {{Color|cream|Brotato.exe}}, as this lets you use a relative path. | ||
#* But it can be in a subfolder, or you can use an absolute path. As long as the path is valid, it'll work. | |||
# Create a new shortcut (right click > New > Shortcut) | # Create a new shortcut (right click > New > Shortcut) | ||
# In the location field, enter: <code>STEAM_PATH -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack PCK_PATH</code> (then click Next and name your shortcut) | # In the location field, enter: <code>{{Color|cream|STEAM_PATH}} -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack {{Color|cream|PCK_PATH}}</code> (then click Next and name your shortcut) | ||
# This means: In Steam, run the game with the ID of <code>1942280</code> (which is Brotato), and launch it with the PCK file at the PCK_PATH location. | # This means: In Steam, run the game with the ID of <code>1942280</code> (which is Brotato), and launch it with the PCK file at the {{Color|cream|PCK_PATH}} location. | ||
# | # Examples for the full shortcut path might be: | ||
#* <code>"C:\Program Files (x86) | #* <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack {{Color|cream|BrotatoSIFD.pck}}</code> -- if {{Color|cream|BrotatoSIFD.pck}} is in the same folder as {{Color|cream|Brotato.exe}} | ||
#* <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack {{Color|cream|MyMods\BrotatoSIFD.pck}}</code> -- if {{Color|cream|BrotatoSIFD.pck}} is in a subfolder called "MyMods" | |||
#* <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack {{Color|cream|"C:\BrotatoMods\BrotatoSIFD.pck"}}</code> -- if {{Color|cream|BrotatoSIFD.pck}} is in a separate absolute location | |||
# If done correctly, this is basically an alternative to method 3 but without having to keep changing the launch options in Steam. | # If done correctly, this is basically an alternative to method 3 but without having to keep changing the launch options in Steam. | ||
Revision as of 03:03, 29 November 2022
This page is work in progress.
Warning
All modding is currently unofficial, use at your own risk. Anyone can put any code they want in the files shared (including malicious code to hack you) so be careful with what you're downloading and don't download anything that looks suspicious.
Download links are moved to individual mod pages as those pages can only be edited by mod developers. While this does not guarantee safety, it ensures that the download link has not been altered by malicious parties.
Save File
Backups
Before modding your game, make a copy of your save files as it might get corrupted.
- Go to
%appdata%
- Make copy of "Brotato" folder
Separate Save Files
If you launch a mod through Steam, you can keep using your Steam cloud save and all its unlocks. However, if you launch a mod outside of Steam (eg. by running an EXE directly), a separate save file will be used instead. You can view both at %appdata%\Brotato
. The folder with the long numbers contains your Steam save. If you have a folder named "user", that's the folder that gets used if you run the EXE directly. You can copy and paste save data between them if you need to (just be very careful if you do this, as doing this could accidentally overwrite your proper save file, so it's best to keep your main save backed up in a totally separate folder just in case).
Mod Installation
There is no official Multiple Mod Support at the moment. None of these methods allows running multiple mods in the same game.
Downloading Mods & Setup
- Make sure to backup your save files.
- This is an important safety measure, in case a mod unintentionally corrupts your save.
- Download mods via Mods List table below.
- The download links are on the individual mod pages.
- The mod file will have the extension .pck, eg. BrotatoMod.pck.
- If it's in a ZIP file, you'll need to extract it from the zip first.
- Open the game's folder.
- In Steam: Library > Right click on Brotato > Manage > Browse Local Files
- Make a backup of the vanilla Brotato.pck.
- Ie. copy and paste it, then rename the copy to Brotato-Vanilla-Copy.pck.
- Now you're ready to use one of the methods below.
Method 1: Replace Vanilla PCK
This is the simplest method.
- In the game folder, delete the original Brotato.pck (after making a backup, as above)
- Move the mod's .pck file into the game's folder, and rename it Brotato.pck
- Run the game from Steam
Method 2: Using Steam Launch Option
This method allows for fast mod switching.
- In Steam: Right click on Brotato > Properties > Launch Options
- Add
--main-pack modpackname.pck
- Change modpackname.pck to match the name of any mod's .pck file
- Run the game from Steam
Example:
Method 3: Multiple EXE Files
This method doesn't allow steam cloud saves (see Saves above), but lets you run any number of mods quickly.
- In the game's folder, duplicate Brotato.exe (ie. with copy & paste).
- Rename the copy to match the mod's .pck file.
- You might need to rename the .pck file first, it it already has the name Brotato.pck.
- Move the mod's .pck where .exe is
- Open the copied .exe.
- This way don't have to rename files every time you want to change mods or play vanilla.
Method 4: Use Mod:Mod Selector Mod
You can run one script to choose your mod pack easily.
Method 5: Steam Shortcuts
This is very technical, but if you know what you're doing it's fast and flexible.
- A variation on method 3 above is to create shortcuts with different launch options, rather than setting a single launch option.
- First, remove any custom launch options currently set in Steam for Brotato.
- Copy the path to your Steam EXE (eg: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe"). This will be referred to as STEAM_PATH below.
- Know where your PCK file is. The path to (and including) the PCK file will be referred to as PCK_PATH below.
- It's easiest to have it in the same folder as Brotato.exe, as this lets you use a relative path.
- But it can be in a subfolder, or you can use an absolute path. As long as the path is valid, it'll work.
- Create a new shortcut (right click > New > Shortcut)
- In the location field, enter:
STEAM_PATH -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack PCK_PATH
(then click Next and name your shortcut) - This means: In Steam, run the game with the ID of
1942280
(which is Brotato), and launch it with the PCK file at the PCK_PATH location. - Examples for the full shortcut path might be:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack BrotatoSIFD.pck
-- if BrotatoSIFD.pck is in the same folder as Brotato.exe"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack MyMods\BrotatoSIFD.pck
-- if BrotatoSIFD.pck is in a subfolder called "MyMods""C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe" -applaunch 1942280 --main-pack "C:\BrotatoMods\BrotatoSIFD.pck"
-- if BrotatoSIFD.pck is in a separate absolute location
- If done correctly, this is basically an alternative to method 3 but without having to keep changing the launch options in Steam.
Mod List
The best place to discuss mods is the official Brotato discord's modding channel.
Content Mods
These mods are expansion's, adding new items, weapons, mechanics and characters to the game.
Name | Author | Description | Game Version | Last Update YYYY/MM/DD |
Download |
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Assassin |
JuneFurrs | Adds 3 new characters, 3 new weapons and 1 new item and weapon set | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-20 | Mod:Assassin |
dami's Overhaul Mod |
dami | Super upgrades - Legendaries - Burn Overhaul - Atk speed - QoL | Demo | 2022-09-18 | Mod:dami's Overhaul Mod |
dami's Arsenal |
dami | Adds 4 weapons | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-10-18 | Mod:dami's Arsenal |
Extatonion |
Psina | 31 new items 33 new weapons 6 new weapon classes 4 new characters with their own unlocks 6 new upgrades |
0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-16 | Mod:Extatonion |
Gemini |
Anti + DireYoshi | 3 Characters, 4 ITems, 9 Items, Modifiers | Demo | 2022-08-02 | Mod:Gemini |
Isaac Character Mod |
Psina | Adds new content based on The Binding Of Isaac: 6 new characters, 7 new weapons, 13 new items |
0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-28 | Mod:Isaac_Characters_Mod |
Kaotic |
Resinated | Crazy - More Waves - Custom modes | 0.5.3c | 2022-10-12 | Mod:Kaotic |
Randomizer + Expansion + Hardcore + Babies |
Resinated | Randomizer + Expansion + Hardcore + Babies | Demo | 2022-08-22 | Mod:Randomizer + Expansion + Hardcore + Babies |
Star Wars Mod |
Bioinvasion | Adds Star Wars themed weapons, characters, and items. | 0.6.0.7 / Demo |
2022-11-26 | Mod:Starwars |
Balance Overhaul Mods
These mods are balance tweaks, buffing or nerfing some aspects of vanilla game, or adding new ways to affects its balance.
Name | Author | Description | Game Version | Last Update YYYY/MM/DD |
Download |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahegao's Random Spooky Stuff |
Spooky Scary Ahegao | Wanna play OP version's of Brotato Characters? | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-13 | Mod:Ahegao's Random Spooky Stuff |
All Starting Weapons |
Zucker_Schock | Adds all available starting weapons to all characters. Random weapon button gives a random weapon from the full selection. Character specific perks taken into account. | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-20 | Mod:All_Starting_Weapons |
Attraction/Pickup Mods |
Zucker_Schock | Several Mods aimed at instant pickup and or attraction of materials and or consumables (food+chests). | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-21 | Mod:Attraction/Pickup_Mods |
Cheat Mod |
Aequitas, Dex | Adds Cheat Menu that can give any item and any weapon | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-08 | Mod:Cheat Mod |
Golden Box |
D. | Adds special Golden boxes that allows you to choose the item you want | 0.5.11c | 2022-10-27 | Mod:Golden Box |
Shoptato |
MRCL | All items are buyable in the shop, no need to roll! | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-07 | Mod:Shoptato |
SIFD's Mod - Rainbow Chest |
DireYoshi | Adds options for reroll prices, inflation, luck scaling Adds Rainbox chest that allows you to choose the item you want |
0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-16 | Mod:SIFD's Mod - Rainbow Chest |
Utility Mods
These mods are tools that add new utilities for Brotato client but not to the game itself.
Name | Author | Description | Game Version | Last Update YYYY/MM/DD |
Download |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brotato Mobile |
Maximal08 | Mobile version of Brotato for Android. | 0.5.11 | 2022-11-06 | Mod:Brotato Mobile |
Mod Selector |
YourB3stNightmare | Script that lets you choose any Brotato .pck file to run the game with. | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-25 | Mod Selector |
Multiple Resolutions Mod |
KANA | Enables resolutions higher than 1080p, such as 3440x1440 and 2560x1440 | 0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-10 | Mod:Multiple Resolutions Mod |
Modding Tools
These mods are extra resources for modders, or players who want to easily mod in new content.
Name | Author | Description | Game Version | Last Update YYYY/MM/DD |
Download |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DebugLoader |
Darkly77 | Edit a JSON file to set debug options (starting weapons, items, materials etc). Can be used to share custom challenges |
0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-22 | Mod:DebugLoader |
HerbLoader |
Anotic | Create custom characters with a JSON file and PNGs. No custom code needed. |
0.6.0.7 | 2022-11-11 | Mod:Herbloader |
Vanilla Files List
If you accidently remove your original Brotato.pck file:
- Go to Steam > Library > right click on Brotato > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files...
This will fix your game and bring it back to vanilla.
For older Brotato.pck files, you can download them here.
Game Version | Download |
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0.6.0.7 | Mod:Patch 0.6.0.7 |
0.5.11c | Mod:Patch 0.5.11c |
0.1.1 (Demo) | Mod:Demo 0.1.1 |
Links & Resources
- Brotato Discord Server (see #modding channel)
- Modding Tutorial (YouTube video by Jonus)