Features
Getting Started
WolvenKit App
WolvenKit CLI
Textures
XBM
Exporting textures
WolvenKit is capable of exporting Cyberpunk XBM files to common formats such as TGA natively.
Advanced texture export options
Textures exported with WolvenKit will appear upside-down. This is not a bug!
Textures in Cyberpunk 2077 are upside-down. 🙃
Export Options
XBM Export Type
Choose a common image format for exported textures. DDS or TGA is recommended because these formats can be Imported directly with WolvenKit.
Flip Image
Vertically invert textures for convenience
Importing textures
WolvenKit is capable of importing custom images as Cyberpunk XBM files. The Import/Export Tool can replace an existing XBM or generate new standalone XBM.
Import Options
Texture Group
(Read Only) Compression method for XBM
isGamma
Sets isGamma boolean upon import. Color textures (such as diffuse) must be set as true, or they will appear blown-out or too bright in-game.
Use existing file
- When unchecked (default) WolvenKit creates a new standalone texture, or completely overwrites the source XBM. The XBM compression method will be defaulted (not extensively tested), and the texture size is set dynamically to match the imported texture resolution.
- When checked WolvenKit requires an existing "source" file. Typically the source file is the original XBM used to export the selected texture. The "rebuilt" texture will retain the original compression method the texture size must remain the same.
Supported texture import formats
TGA
TGA is highly recommended for modding applications due to its lossless nature and support within art pipelines. By default WolvenKit will use an ultra high-quality 32bpp compression for TGA imports. When the advanced import option Use existing file is set true, the correct compression method is always automatically determined by the source XBM. This can make TGA imports much more hassle-free when compared to DDS.
DDS
While DDS is the most tried-and-true format, there are a few drawbacks. When exporting DDS textures from Image Editing Software, the compression method must match the original DDS/XBM or the texture will be corrupted. To verify the compression method, the DDS metadata must be analyzed with a tool such as Visual Studio. Alternatively when the Use existing file advanced import option is disabled, a new standalone texture with "default" compression is created. This method is currently experimental. The DDS format is also lossy, and generally cumbersome to work with in most art applications.
MLMASK
Exporting and importing new multilayer mask files is possible with WolvenKit.
Exporting MLMASK files
Mask files can be exported with the Import/Export tool in a similar fashion to texture files. Read about exporting textures above. Additionally WolvenKit will automatically create a custom masklist file which can be used for importing modified mlmask files.
Importing MLMASK files
Use the import view of the Import/Export tool to select any masklist file within the raw directory of the Project Explorer. Masklist files are automatically generated by the mlmask export process. Masklist files can be opened and modified with any text-editing program. WolvenKit will accept absolute or relative texture paths within the masklist file.
- it may be necessary to remove the link to layer 0 within the masklist file for a successful import
- Only PNG and DDS images are supported for mlmask import
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