Modding:Mod User Guide - Revision history

Lerycide: Added EGS support in "What are mods" section and updated "Where to find mods" to mention steam workshop

2026-01-03T15:59:09Z

Added EGS support in "What are mods" section and updated "Where to find mods" to mention steam workshop

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	Cassette Beasts mods are .pck files--packages of files that modify the game in some way. Mods can change the game’s graphics and audio, as well as add new monsters, moves, locations, systems, and mechanics. Mod authors can use the entire Godot editor to create their mods, so the sky is pretty much the limit.		Cassette Beasts mods are .pck files--packages of files that modify the game in some way. Mods can change the game’s graphics and audio, as well as add new monsters, moves, locations, systems, and mechanics. Mod authors can use the entire Godot editor to create their mods, so the sky is pretty much the limit.

	Mods can only be used on Windows and Linux, not on consoles. You’ll need to own the game on either Steam or the Microsoft Store in order to use them.		Mods can only be used on Windows and Linux, not on consoles. You’ll need to own the game on either Steam, the Microsoft Store, or Epic Games Store in order to use them.

	== Where to find mods ==		== Where to find mods ==

	The official [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Bytten Studio Discord server] has a #modding channel for Cassette Beasts where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop]. Note that Bytten Studio is not affiliated with ModWorkshop, and doesn't moderate or review mods hosted there.		The official [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Bytten Studio Discord server] has a #modding channel for Cassette Beasts where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop]. Note that Bytten Studio is not affiliated with ModWorkshop, and doesn't moderate or review mods hosted there.

			On Steam, Cassette Beasts has Steam Workshop support for mods.

	To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.		To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.
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	Note that many kinds of mods will change your save files in a way that makes them unloadable without the mod. This isn’t a sign that anything is bad--it’s just that there’s often no feasible way around it for mod creators.		Note that many kinds of mods will change your save files in a way that makes them unloadable without the mod. This isn’t a sign that anything is bad--it’s just that there’s often no feasible way around it for mod creators.

	If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension ‘.json.gz.~~gcpf’~~ in:		If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension <code>.json.gz.gcpf</code> in:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Windows (Steam, Epic Games): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt></li>		<li>Windows (Steam, Epic Games): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt></li>

Lerycide: Updated modding guide and separated steam workshop and other sources, along with instructions for launching with mods through epic games

2026-01-03T15:56:28Z

Updated modding guide and separated steam workshop and other sources, along with instructions for launching with mods through epic games

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	== How to install a mod ==		== How to install a mod ==

			=== Steam Workshop ===

			# In the game's page in the library, select Workshop, find the mod you want to add, and Subscribe to it.
			# For Steam users, select the launch option "Play Cassette Beasts with Mods". This can be set by right clicking Cassette Beasts in the Library > Properties > General > Select Launch Option.
			# Launch the game! It should load the mods you’ve installed as it starts up.

			If the mod is not available on the Steam Workshop, follow the instructions below instead on how to install mods, then set up the correct launch option.

			=== Manual Mod Installation (Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) ===
	# Firstly you’ll need to download the .pck file of the mod you want. To repeat our earlier warning again: make sure you trust the source of the mod.		# Firstly you’ll need to download the .pck file of the mod you want. To repeat our earlier warning again: make sure you trust the source of the mod.
	# See if the mod creator has provided any extra installation requirements or instructions. Those should take precedence over these instructions.		# See if the mod creator has provided any extra installation requirements or instructions. Those should take precedence over these instructions.
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	# Alternatively, if you know where the game is installed to, you can create a “mods” folder in the install directory.		# Alternatively, if you know where the game is installed to, you can create a “mods” folder in the install directory.
	# Copy the .pck file into your mod folder.		# Copy the .pck file into your mod folder.
			# For Epic Games users, click the three dots next to the game's title in the Library > Manage > Launch Options, and set the launch options to <code>-load-mods</code>.
	# Launch the game! It should load the mods you’ve installed as it starts up.		# Launch the game! It should load the mods you’ve installed as it starts up.

	~~The~~ game will list all the mods it has loaded on the title screen, below the version number:		Upon launching the game, there will be a prompt to confirm if you want to load mods. Chose the first option.
	[[File:ModUseGuide_TitleScreen.png\|left\|]]<br clear=all>
			[[File:ModLoadingPrompt.png\|317x317px]]

			Afterwards, the game will list all the mods it has loaded on the title screen, below the version number:
			[[File:ModUseGuide_TitleScreen.png\|left\|]]


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	== How to uninstall a mod ==		== How to uninstall a mod ==
	~~Uninstalling a~~ mod is as simple as deleting the .pck file from your mod folder. Your mod folder can be found in:		For Steam Workshop mods, right click Cassette Beasts in the Library > Properties > Workshop. From here, you can either disable mods or remove them entirely.

			If the mod was added in through manually adding in the mod to the mods folder, uninstalling is as simple as deleting the .pck file from your mod folder. Your mod folder can be found in:

	Windows: <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\mods\</tt>		Windows: <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\mods\</tt>

Glitxh: added epic to the brackets under backing up saves

2025-12-28T11:32:28Z

added epic to the brackets under backing up saves

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	If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension ‘.json.gz.gcpf’ in:		If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension ‘.json.gz.gcpf’ in:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Windows (Steam): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt></li>		<li>Windows (Steam, Epic Games): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt></li>
	<li>Windows (MS Store, Game Pass): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\RawFury.CassetteBeasts_9s0pnehqffj7t\SystemAppData\wgs\</tt></li>		<li>Windows (MS Store, Game Pass): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\RawFury.CassetteBeasts_9s0pnehqffj7t\SystemAppData\wgs\</tt></li>
	<li>Linux: <tt>~/.local/share/CassetteBeasts/</tt></li></ul>		<li>Linux: <tt>~/.local/share/CassetteBeasts/</tt></li></ul>

Glitxh: added -load-mods argument for epic games users

2025-12-28T10:58:58Z

added -load-mods argument for epic games users

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	'''Only install mods from creators that you trust!'''		'''Only install mods from creators that you trust!'''

			'''Epic Games users make sure to add -load-mods to launch arguments to use mods!'''

	Be safe and have fun!		Be safe and have fun!

Leilukin: /* Where to find mods */

2024-02-07T02:47:52Z

Where to find mods

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	== Where to find mods ==		== Where to find mods ==

	[https://discord.gg/byttenstudio ~~Cassette Beasts' discord~~ server] has a #modding channel where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop]. Note that Bytten Studio is not affiliated with ModWorkshop, and doesn't moderate or review mods hosted there.		The official [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Bytten Studio Discord server] has a #modding channel for Cassette Beasts where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop]. Note that Bytten Studio is not affiliated with ModWorkshop, and doesn't moderate or review mods hosted there.

	To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.		To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.

Tomc: /* Backing up save files */

2023-05-17T11:59:32Z

Backing up save files

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	If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension ‘.json.gz.gcpf’ in:		If you’re planning to try out several mods before deciding which to use, it’s recommended to back up your save files first. Save files can be found with the file extension ‘.json.gz.gcpf’ in:
			<ul>
	Windows: <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt>		<li>Windows (Steam): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\CassetteBeasts\</tt></li>
			<li>Windows (MS Store, Game Pass): <tt>C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\RawFury.CassetteBeasts_9s0pnehqffj7t\SystemAppData\wgs\</tt></li>
	Linux: <tt>~/.local/share/CassetteBeasts/</tt>		<li>Linux: <tt>~/.local/share/CassetteBeasts/</tt></li></ul>

	== How to install a mod ==		== How to install a mod ==

Tomc: Tomc moved page Modding/Mod User Guide to Modding:Mod User Guide

2023-05-12T12:19:26Z

Tomc moved page Modding/Mod User Guide to Modding:Mod User Guide

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Tomc: /* How to uninstall a mod */

2023-05-03T11:29:38Z

How to uninstall a mod

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	Alternatively, if you know where the game is installed to, you may have created a mod folder in the install directory. The exact path depends on whether you obtained the game through Steam or the Microsoft Store.		Alternatively, if you know where the game is installed to, you may have created a mod folder in the install directory. The exact path depends on whether you obtained the game through Steam or the Microsoft Store.

	Note that some save files may become unloadable after uninstalling a mod that they depend on. These save files can be recovered by installing the mod again.		'''Note that some save files may become unloadable after uninstalling a mod that they depend on.''' These save files can be recovered by installing the mod again.

	== Reporting bugs ==		== Reporting bugs ==
	When reporting a bug in a modded game, first check if the bug occurs when all mods are removed. If the bug no longer occurs after uninstalling mods, you should contact the mod creator(s).		When reporting a bug in a modded game, first check if the bug occurs when all mods are removed. If the bug no longer occurs after uninstalling mods, you should contact the mod creator(s).

Tomc: /* Where to find mods */

2023-04-25T21:58:35Z

Where to find mods

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	== Where to find mods ==		== Where to find mods ==

	[https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Cassette Beasts' discord server] has a #modding channel where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop].		[https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Cassette Beasts' discord server] has a #modding channel where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop]. Note that Bytten Studio is not affiliated with ModWorkshop, and doesn't moderate or review mods hosted there.

	To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.		To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.

Tomc: /* Where to find mods */

2023-04-25T21:39:52Z

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	== Where to find mods ==		== Where to find mods ==
	~~The situation is still evolving. For now all we can suggest is to check the #modding channel in our~~ [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio ~~Discord~~]. ~~Note that we do not review~~ mods ~~shared over Discord~~.
			[https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Cassette Beasts' discord server] has a #modding channel where mods are discussed. Most mods are hosted on [https://modworkshop.net/game/cassette-beasts ModWorkshop].

	To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.		To repeat our earlier warning: '''don’t download mods from untrusted sources'''.