2K Launcher enable mod manager

[HazardHawk]

I have only tested this on my PC. That is not enough to say definitively this works for everyone. However, I have gone back and forth to add the mod manager and then remove the mod manager in the launcher on my PC

Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\XCOM 2\Binaries

Get rid of the Win32 folder. You can rename it, move it to another location on your hard drive, or delete it. Launch from Steam and the 2K launcher will have "Manage Mods" right next to the "Play" button.

NOTE: If you are running an older 32 bit version of windows you are out of luck.

Forcing use of the 64 bit Launcher and mods are supported. No creating shortcuts and no fancy work arounds needed. Defaults launching through Steam to 64 bit and my 273 currently loaded mods were all present. I know because I took the time to count!

Ticket submitted to 2K for them to fix the issue.

[Rez Elwin]

I was using the alternative launcher, (which does work) but I decided to test this myself. It worked for me, deleted Win32 and the game loaded up my mods just fine. I may only have half the mods you're running but I didn't see any problems.

[Bellgore]

worked for me too, thanks life saver mate.

[HazardHawk]

2K are freaking idiots which do not know how to read...

Terence L., Sep 24, 2021, 20:16 PDT:
Hey Hazard,

Thank you for contacting 2K Support!

In order to restore your mods, please manually unsubscribe to all mods and then re-subscribe to them through the Steam Workshop. Your Steam account stores the mods you are subscribed to and automatically downloads them when you install the game so you should always unsubscribe to your mods before reinstalling to get a clean version of the game.

I hope this helped.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you,

Terence L.
2K Support


Zendesk, Sep 24, 2021, 19:43 PDT:
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Hazardhawk, Sep 24, 2021, 19:43 PDT:
The XCOM 2 forums are filled with blasting 2K about the mod manager disappearing from many people's launcher menu. I personally use the Alternative Mod Launcher, but for something to do in life I solve puzzles especially when they keep games I like running.
Program Files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\XCOM 2\Binaries

Get rid of the Win32 folder. You can rename it, move it to another location on your hard drive, or delete it. Launch from Steam and the 2K launcher will have "Manage Mods" right next to the "Play" button consistently. Reversing action on my machine and it disappears again. Removing the Win32 file and it appears again.
Easy Fix to save your company some heartache.

[Rez Elwin]

So apparently I did have an issue even after doing so, the mod menu is there but when I tried loading my game a couple of my mods (which were enabled) didn't load. Guess I'll be going back the the Alternative Mod Loader.

[HazardHawk]

Originally posted by Rez Elwin:

So apparently I did have an issue even after doing so, the mod menu is there but when I tried loading my game a couple of my mods (which were enabled) didn't load. Guess I'll be going back the the Alternative Mod Loader.

Wasnt trying to get you to convert back. I use AML and will continue to use it. No, finding the error is simply one of the "games" I like to play on Steam! Hahahahaha But seriously, finding errors and how to change them is no different than playing a game as that is what we do in order to play, find the way to make it work out the way we want.

I will also guarantee you if you could see them and select them to turn on, then yes, they loaded and the problem was simply one overriding another in a bad load order.

EDIT: OR they were loading in a compatible order, but did not match the config file and it needed to be regenerated.

[X-heketchis_V44]

So anyone know how to get the AML to find the mod directory?

After switching to 1.4.1 then going back to 1.4.0, reinstalling and unsub/resubbing to the mods it fails to find them every time.

[HazardHawk]

Originally posted by X-heketchis_V44:

So anyone know how to get the AML to find the mod directory?

After switching to 1.4.1 then going back to 1.4.0, reinstalling and unsub/resubbing to the mods it fails to find them every time.

Did you go into appdata and delete the files there and then open settings and set the path manually after?

[X-heketchis_V44]

I...never had to do that last time.

Also how d'you do that.

[HazardHawk]

C:\Users\(YOUR USER NAME)\AppData\Local\AML
If you cannot find the folder appdata, go to the top menu bar, click view, click hidden items and it will appear.

Cocuments\my games\XCOM2 War of the Chosen\XComGame\Config
NOTE: If not War of the Chosen, then only do the XCOM2. BUT doing XCOM2 is not necessary if you are playing war of the chosen.

Delete the contents of the config folder, launch the game through Steam and the 2K launcher to build the base config files, shut down the game, launch with AML running as administrator. Go to the options drop down, select settings, map your path to the mod folders.

SHUT DOWN AML, launch again as admin, it should update and work. Load the game with the mods you want, go to options, make sure your settings are like you want them, shut down the game, launch again and play.

NOTE: To save you heartache, any time you add a mod or remove a mod, launch the game, shut the game down, launch again so as not to corrupt your config files.

THIS is the full nuclear option and must be done in this order for me to tell you it will work. IF this does not work, then you you to go to GitHub and contact the maker for help.

[X-heketchis_V44]

It...kinda worked?.

Most of it seems to work but any custom stuff to do with the face is missing.

I may or may not have understood the "Map path to mod folders" bit.

[HazardHawk]

That is mod incompatibility or wrong loading sequence where something is overwriting something you dont want overwritten or a dependency is missing.

Do keep in mind there are mods for headless, armless, and invisible weapons and people had to work to make those happen! Hahahahahahaha

Best suggestion, start by going through your mods. One of the things I absolutely hate about workshop is I get my mod combos like I want them and one of the makers gets a hair brained idea to improve and add to their mod causing unintended consequences for me. I dont do a lot of modding, but when I do, I make them versions and standalone stackable versions wherever possible.

[X-heketchis_V44]

Ignore me, the nuclear option worked, they were classed as helmets not heads.