Only use mods that overlay existing files in the Data.rsdk folder. DLL files need an external program/dependency to function, otherwise you'll end up with a black screen. If you're new to the scene, use this guide or the helpful guides from many members of GBATemp. Note: I expect you've got custom firmware on your Switch and you know how to inject a payload and launch hbmenu. I'll explain what to do with it further down. You also need to obtain access to 'Data.rsdk.' It's a compressed file for Retro Engine (the engine Sonic Mania runs on) which contains all media data for Sonic Mania. It's best to also have the Plus DLC because most mods now replace certain files only accessed by having the Plus DLC. Make sure you've updated to the latest version of Sonic Mania (1.0.4). ReiNX users will have to use this tutorial with the latest version. LayeredFS already comes pre-packaged with the latest versions of SXOS and Atmosphere, so if you have any of those two, you're good! I'll be showing how to do it on Atmosphere, but I'm sure SX has the same kind of file structure for LayeredFS. So, I wanted to make a revised tutorial on how you can mod Sonic Mania with updated tools. The program attached to the thread was very useful for the base version of the game, but now since Plus has released, it's a bit more confusing and outdated. Now we just need to fight past all the memes and find the good stuff.A year ago, a thread was made on how to mod Sonic Mania with LayeredFS by Folks are sharing all sorts of mods on Reddit so just follow the install instructions and bingo.Ĭonsidering Sonic’s shall we say, ‘fervent’, fan base, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Sonic Mania becoming the Skyrim of the platforming world. If you want to give the mods a go yourself then you just need a copy of Sonic Mania as well as the Mania Mod Loader, available here. Obtain Sonic Mania on PC and you’ve potentially got access to unlimited levels, or the ability to create your own.

It’s early days right now so everything’s pretty basic but the potential here is obvious. There’s already a dedicated subreddit for Sonic Mania modding which is a hive of activity. Naturally, their first port of call was to use it for abominations such as Knuckles Mania, changing everything in Sonic Mania to be the blue blur’s echidna buddy. Users can input their own textures, build their own levels and create their own characters. Having busted open its Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM protection in a matter of days, the PC Sonic Mania community has also discovered the PC version is very much moddable.

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