¶ PAK Files
In this guide we'll be taking a quick look at PAK files in KCD2.
¶ What are PAK Files?
In its simplest form, a PAK file is a compressed ZIP archive with a .pak extension. KCD2 uses these PAK files to store the game's data, which it then reads at runtime.
The vast majority of KCD2's PAK files can be found in the Data and Localization folders of the game's installation directory. For most users this is likely to be:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\KingdomComeDeliverance2
These PAK archives contain many different types of files used by the game, including:
- 3D Asset Meshes
- Materials and Textures
- World/Game Settings and Configuration
- Quest Information
- Scripts
And a whole lot more!
Here are just some of the PAK files we'll find in the Data and Localization directories:
So, as you may have already guessed, if KCD2 uses PAK files to bring data into the game, then we'll need to do the same if we want to add our own custom content.
Whether you're looking to add new assets and textures, change the cost of a weapon, or improve the speed of a horse, you'll need to package this information up into a PAK file for the game to read and apply it.