Reloaded-II vs WolvenKit

Reloaded-II is a free, modular framework for creating mods for x86 and x64 games. Mods can be written in .NET and C#, and native mods are also supported; the project says they can use libraries and NuGet packages while running in isolation. The loader includes dependency ordering, early hooks, hot reload, real-time console and file logging, and Visual Studio debugging and profiling support. Its launcher manages multiple games and per-game mod sets, with built-in configuration, automatic updates and a mod downloader that offers one-click downloads on supported websites. The automatic installer installs Reloaded-II and runtimes in one click; the documentation says this usually takes under 30 seconds. The project says it does not modify game files and can be removed by deleting its folder. Windows users are directed to the installer, while Linux users are directed to a setup guide. Listed platforms include Windows, Linux via Wine or Proton, and macOS via Wine. The FAQ advises against using Reloaded-II with multiplayer games because games with effective anti-cheat may ban users.

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.