Hacks are a feature of the Mod Launcher that patch the game with new and expanded functionality. They can be required and configured by user created Mods or enabled in the Mods List.
This page documents all of the hacks that exist and what version of the Mod Launcher introduced them.
Always Enabled Hacks
These hacks are always enabled when using the Mod Launcher.
| Hack Name | Added In |
|---|---|
| Custom Save Data | 1.17 |
| Debug Communication | 1.17.1 |
| Hack Support | 1.21 |
| Interprocess Communication | 1.17.1 |
| Modern Computer Support | 1.2 |
| Modern Resolution Support | 1.10 |
| Text Binary Search | 1.26 |
Mod Requirable Hacks
These hacks are requirable by mods that wish to opt-in and make use of their functionality.
Setting Hacks
These hacks mainly contain various small setting-like features.
They can be enabled by the user on the "Settings" page of the Mods List.
Developer Hacks
These hacks may be useful for mod developers.
| Hack Name | Added In |
|---|---|
| Console and Logging | 1.9 |
| Debug Checks | 1.17 |
| Debug Hashes | 1.17 |
| Debug Test | 1.17 |
| Debug Text | 1.17 |
| Force Mission Select Level Reload | 1.18 |
Advanced Hacks
These hacks are internal hacks that contain shared functionality used by multiple other hacks.
| Hack Name | Added In |
|---|---|
| Analogue Mouse Input | 1.26 |
| Custom Audio Format Support | 1.18 |
| Custom Controller Support | 1.23 |
| Custom Main Menu Items | 1.21 |
| Custom Save Data | 1.17 |
| Debug Hashes | 1.17 |
| Interprocess Communication | 1.17.1 |
| Load Manager Thread Coordination | 1.23.2 |
| Lua Support | 1.12 |
| Road Names | 1.16 |
Legacy / Removed Hacks
These hacks were either superseded by a newer hack or removed altogether in a previous version.
| Hack Name | Added In | Removed In | Superseded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Car Shop Support | 1.12 | Legacy as of 1.18 | Custom Shop Support |
| Custom Terra Files | 1.21 | Removed in 1.5 | |
| Widescreen | 1.10 | Removed in 1.15 | Aspect Ratio Support |
Notes
1 This hack was added in Version 1.2 or earlier. We do not have information prior to this version.