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WolvenKit

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What it is

WolvenKit is a free, open-source modding tool focused on Cyberpunk 2077 and REDengine 4. It can browse, extract, modify and repack game files into archives for use in the game. The Asset Browser previews meshes and textures from base-game or user-generated archives. Its RTTI-based File Editor reads and saves REDengine files, handles in-place buffer data, and converts game files to human-readable JSON and back. Project Explorer organizes files and opens source assets such as blend, PSD and XCF files. Asset conversion tools cover listed texture and model formats, with Blender one-click imports for shaded Cyberpunk meshes. Stable and nightly builds come through GitHub releases. Windows 10/11 64-bit and Linux are supported, although Linux compatibility is described as unstable and not guaranteed. The latest .NET 10.0 runtime and x64 architecture are required.

Spec sheet

What it does
WolvenKit is a community mod editor for REDengine games, currently focused on Cyberpunk 2077.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
WolvenKit is an open-source modding tool for Cyberpunk 2077 designed to simplify and accelerate modding workflows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says WolvenKit does not require personally identifiable information, collect PC log data through third-party products, use cookies, or employ third-party service providers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · raw.githubusercontent.com
Support
The project directs users to its wiki, getting-started guides, Discord community, and a dedicated help channel.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
License
The source code is open source under the GPL-3.0 license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Archive browsing
The Asset Browser searches base-game and user archives directly without requiring a full game dump.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Asset conversion
It provides bespoke import and export tools for converting assets to game files and vice versa.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Asset I/O
Its bespoke import and export tools convert game assets to common formats and back.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Asset previews
The Asset Browser provides immediate previews for assets such as meshes and textures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Blender integration
WolvenKit supports one-click Blender imports for fully shaded Cyberpunk meshes using the Multilayered material shader.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Build pipeline
Workflows support browsing, extracting, modifying, and repacking REDengine assets into archives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Build workflow
WolvenKit can browse, extract, modify, and repack game files into archives for use in the game.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
CLI
A separate WolvenKit.Console package provides a command-line interface used by other applications, although the documentation calls it increasingly obsolete.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Command line tool
The WolvenKit Console package is a separate CLI formerly known as CP2077Tools and is described as increasingly obsolete.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Company event
A 2021 academic account states that CD Projekt Red hired the creators of WolvenKit and that their studio Yigsoft became part of CD Projekt while remaining operationally separate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mediarep.org
Developer documentation
The public developer documentation covers contributing procedures and high-level code guidance but identifies itself as an early work in progress.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wolvenkit.github.io
Developer language
The application is primarily written in C# and its graphical interface uses WPF.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Distribution
Stable and nightly builds are distributed through GitHub releases, with portable ZIP archives and an installer option.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
File editor
The RTTI-based File Editor can inspect, edit, save, and convert REDengine files to and from JSON.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Funding model
RED Modding Tools says its software is free and accepts optional Patreon contributions; its Patreon page showed $11.99 per month and 34 members when opened.Read 15 Oct 2026 · patreon.com
Game coverage
The project supports Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with current development centered on REDengine 4.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Game focus
The repository focuses on REDengine 4 for Cyberpunk 2077; a separate WolvenKit 7 project covers The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation model
The normal distribution is portable: users extract a ZIP and run WolvenKit.exe, while an installer package is also offered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Latest notable release
Release 9.1.0 dated October 10, 2026 added editor descriptions, workspot-node expansion, changelog display in update prompts, and confirmation before major-version auto-updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · git.mitgai.net
Limit: installer
The documentation reported installer issues as of December 2024 and recommends the portable ZIP as the default.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Limit: Linux graphics
Known Linux issues include non-working mesh preview, incorrect font loading, and a non-transparent stable-version splash screen.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Limit: mesh import
Mesh imports require an existing target mesh file, triangulated geometry, correctly named submeshes, and fewer than 65,535 triangles per mesh.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Linux support
Linux use is possible through Proton, but the project warns that compatibility and stability are not guaranteed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Maker structure
WolvenKit describes itself as community-made, with volunteers contributing engineering, applications, and support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Mesh conversion
Cyberpunk meshes with armatures and materials export natively to glTF, and GLB files can be imported into mesh, morphtarget, and animation files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Mod manager
The Home interface includes management and deployment of REDmod installations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Model formats
It exports models natively to glTF, supports FBX through conversion, and supports glTF model imports.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Nightly builds
Nightly builds are created automatically each night and may contain new features with an increased risk of bugs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Operating systems
The download guide lists Windows 10/11 64-bit and Linux as supported environments, while warning that Linux compatibility is unstable and not guaranteed.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Plugins
The application provides a plugin area for downloading and updating Cyberpunk modding extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Praise: community development
The project credits more than 50 code contributors and emphasizes community contributions as central to its development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Prerequisites
The current repository README requires the latest .NET 10.0 runtime and an x64 architecture.Read 1 Oct 2026 · github.com
Project founder
Traderain is identified as the founding member and a co-leader of WolvenKit development during the REDengine 4 era.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Project management
Project Explorer organizes mod assets and source files such as blends, PSDs, and XCFs in project folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Runtime requirement
The repository currently requires the latest .NET 10 desktop runtime for x64.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security update
Release 9.0.0 updated security-related NuGet dependencies while moving the app and CLI to .NET 10.Read 15 Oct 2026 · git.mitgai.net
Source building
Developers can clone the repository, open All.sln in Visual Studio 2022 or newer, and build the projects themselves.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
System requirements
The setup guide lists Windows 10 or 11 64-bit, REDMod, and a current Microsoft .NET runtime as prerequisites.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Texture conversion
Textures can be exported to PNG, DDS, TGA, BMP, or JPG and imported back as Cyberpunk XBM files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org
Texture formats
It can export textures to TGA, DDS, PNG, and JPG, and supports TGA and DDS texture imports.Read 1 Oct 2026 · wiki.redmodding.org

Plans and prices

Free Free free of charge Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 modding tools · optional Patreon support Read 15 Oct 2026 · patreon.com
WolvenKit Free provided at no cost · GPL-3.0 open source · research and educational use Read 1 Oct 2026 · raw.githubusercontent.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free GPL-3.0 open-source software
  • Archive browsing, extraction and repacking
  • RTTI file editing with JSON conversion
  • Blender one-click mesh imports
  • Broad texture and model format support

Limits

  • Linux compatibility is unstable and not guaranteed
  • Requires the latest .NET 10.0 runtime
  • Nightly builds carry increased bug risk
  • Console package is increasingly obsolete

Who it suits

WolvenKit suits Cyberpunk 2077 modders who need to inspect, convert, edit and package game assets. It also serves users working with Blender and the listed texture, model and script formats.

Verdict

WolvenKit provides an extensive Cyberpunk 2077 asset workflow, from archive browsing through editing and repacking. Windows is the more clearly supported environment; Linux use comes with an explicit compatibility warning.

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