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--- modding [2025/06/06 19:12] – sho
+++ modding [2025/08/20 10:04] (current) – sho
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 ===== Prerequisites =====
-  * Install [[https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download|Unreal Engine]] 5.4.4 in the Epic Games Launcher. Make sure no to use any other version. {{pasted:20250603-162652.png?nolink&600}}
+  * Install [[https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download|Unreal Engine]] 5.4.4 in the Epic Games Launcher. Make sure not to use any other version. {{pasted:20250603-162652.png?nolink&600}}
   * Install [[https://aka.ms/dotnet-core-applaunch?missing_runtime=true&arch=x86&rid=win-x86&os=win10&apphost_version=8.0.13|.NET 8.0 Runtime]]. The link should directly start the download.
-===== Create a mod =====
+===== Download the Modding SDK ====
-  * Go to ''Modding SDK\Plugins\SubwaySim_Extern''.
+  * You can find the latest and older Modding SDK Versions on [[https://github.com/SimuverseInteractive/SubwaySim2-ModdingSDK|GitHub]].
+===== Creating a mod =====
+  * Go to ''Modding SDK\Plugins\SubwaySim_Extern'' in the downloaded SDK.
   * Rename the folder ''Simuverse_ModTemplate'' to ''YourName_YourMod'' and inside the folder rename the file ''Simuverse_ModTemplate.uplugin'' to ''YourName_YourMod.uplugin''.
   * Rename all occurences of ''Simuverse_ModTemplate'' to ''YourName_YourMod'' in ''YourName_YourMod.uplugin'' and ''Lua\mod.lua''.
   * Start the project by double clicking ''Modding SDK\SubwaySim2.uproject''.
   * Enable ''Show Plugin Content'' in the ''Settings'' of the ''Content Browser''. {{pasted:20250603-135837.png?nolink&600}}
-  * If you plan to create a map mod, you need to make sure that "Update Navigation Automatically" is enabled in the Editor for the NavMesh: Edit -> Editor Preferences -> Level Editor -> Miscellaneous -> Editing". {{pasted:20250606-191208.png}}
+  * If you plan to create a map mod, you need to make sure that "Update Navigation Automatically" is enabled in the Editor for the NavMesh: Edit -> Editor Preferences -> Level Editor -> Miscellaneous -> Editing". {{pasted:20250606-191208.png?nolink&600}}
   * Now you can use the content folder ''All > Plugins > YourName_YourMod Content'' for your mod content and the Lua folder ''Modding SDK\Plugins\SubwaySim_Extern\YourName_YourMod\Lua'' for your Lua scripts.
+  * We provide assets for your mods to build upon in the ''SubwaySim2_Modding'' plugin but do not modify them as the changes will be ignored.
-===== Build a mod =====
+===== Building a mod =====
   * Open the build script ''BuildMod.bat'' in a text editor to adjust the variables.
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   * Run the build script by double clicking ''BuildMod.bat''.
   * If you filled out the level path you can type ''y'' when asked to build the NavMesh for your level.
+  * Some errors and warnings are expected and can usually be ignored if the mod has been built successfully.
   * The mod will be built in ''Modding SDK\Output\YourName_YourMod.pak''. Subsequent build times will be much shorter.
-===== Install a mod =====
+===== Installing a mod =====
-  * Place the mod in ''%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\SubwaySim 2\Mods'' (create the folder if it does not exist).
+  * Place the mod in ''%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\SubwaySim 2\Mods'' (create the folder if it does not exist). {{pasted:20250606-191859.png?nolink&300}}
+  * The SampleModMap can be selected in the "Choose City" menu and the SampleModVehicle can be selected as a vehicle in Berlin.
 ===== Testing Lua scripts without rebuilding the mod =====
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   * The game will now use the Lua scripts from this folder if they exist, otherwise it falls back to the mod itself.
-===== FAQ =====
-Asset modifications in the ''SubwaySim2_Modding'' plugin are not reflected in the game.
-You may only modify assets in your ''YourName_YourMod'' plugin, modified assets in the ''SubwaySim2_Modding'' plugin are ignored.
-  * The build script shows errors and warnings: Certain errors and warnings are expected and can usually be ignored if the mod has been built successfully.