# Modding **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/development-discussion/modding/40.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Example project and plugin for mod support](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/example-project-and-plugin-for-mod-support/154502)
**Author:** [@VictorLerp](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/VictorLerp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/example-project-and-plugin-for-mod-support/154502 "2024-04-16T11:57:41Z")
In 2017, we released Robo Recall with support for user-created mods via a custom UE4 editor. With the project source code available, the Robo Recall Mod Kit served as a reference point for adding mod support to Unreal… --- ## [Where can I find UE4 API ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-ue4-api/2738229)
**Author:** [@mwpowelllde72](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/mwpowelllde72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-ue4-api/2738229 "2026-07-25T02:28:09Z")
Hello getting UE started for the first time and I want to write a UE4 plugin, specifically modding towards SCUM (which I understand is UE4 based). where do I find that API package to download? setting up UE editor for th… --- ## [ASE preaquatica DevKit files? 385.26](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ase-preaquatica-devkit-files-385-26/2690111)
**Author:** [@LuiZikado](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/LuiZikado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ase-preaquatica-devkit-files-385-26/2690111 "2026-07-06T14:24:43Z")
Hello everyone, I’m having an issue with the DevKit. I want to get back into modding for ARK: Survival Evolved, but I previously uninstalled the ASE DevKit. Now, when I download it again, I only get the Aquatica version,… --- ## [I would like to know why the ARK ModKit I downloaded is an outdated version.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-would-like-to-know-why-the-ark-modkit-i-downloaded-is-an-outdated-version/2693333)
**Author:** [@bobacreator](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/bobacreator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-would-like-to-know-why-the-ark-modkit-i-downloaded-is-an-outdated-version/2693333 "2026-06-11T01:08:55Z")
The ARK ModKit I downloaded shows as version 260.1 when launched, and there are numerous missing resources. I have tried re-downloading and verifying files many times, but to no avail. In the Epic library, the version of… --- ## [Sphere collisions ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sphere-collisions/2727436)
**Author:** [@Th3Grimreapp3r](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Th3Grimreapp3r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sphere-collisions/2727436 "2026-06-09T16:15:53Z")
How do I make a blueprint sphere collidi9n with dino pawn over lap set to push wild dinos and allow tamed and player pawns through --- ## [How to configure collisions? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-configure-collisions/2716211)
**Author:** [@FrankW\_2025](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/FrankW_2025)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-configure-collisions/2716211 "2026-04-17T16:35:10Z")
Hello, This is my first post and I hope it’s the right place to ask. I am trying to mod Stellar Blade, particularly mod one of the existing outfits, and everything seems to be OK besides one small issue. The outfit I a… --- ## [How to prevent buffs from being removed by Cryopods or server restarts ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-prevent-buffs-from-being-removed-by-cryopods-or-server-restarts/2691790)
**Author:** [@Haru\_Day0](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Haru_Day0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-prevent-buffs-from-being-removed-by-cryopods-or-server-restarts/2691790 "2026-01-13T15:41:30Z")
I am creating a buff mod for ASA and am having issues with buff persistence. The basic functionality of the buff is working, but the buff is removed when the server is restarted or when a dino is stored in and released … --- ## [Where can i find Unreal Engine 5.2 ??? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-unreal-engine-5-2/2684342)
**Author:** [@Gravis06](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Gravis06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-can-i-find-unreal-engine-5-2/2684342 "2025-12-12T06:09:11Z")
I want to start modding :man\_biking:Pro Cycling Manager 25 :person\_biking: (Making a 2026 database with graphics) but i’m stuck … for that i need the Unreal Engine 5.2 , i downloaded the 5.7. But that doesn’t work i’ve… --- ## [How to change the language in Ark DevKit PIE (Play in Editor)?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-change-the-language-in-ark-devkit-pie-play-in-editor/2657950)
**Author:** [@iPad\_Game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/iPad_Game)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-change-the-language-in-ark-devkit-pie-play-in-editor/2657950 "2025-10-26T13:38:58Z")
--- ## [How to add attacks and attack animations to my NPC (ASE ModKit) ? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-add-attacks-and-attack-animations-to-my-npc-ase-modkit/2659816)
**Author:** [@Thespectre2004](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Thespectre2004)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-add-attacks-and-attack-animations-to-my-npc-ase-modkit/2659816 "2025-09-25T14:53:35Z")
Hello, When NPCs attack, there is no attack animation, nor any attack at all, because no damage is dealt (except by chance). I tried using the Event Graph, as well as LocomotionSM, to add attacks and attack animations.… --- ## [How to Add Static Actor to Ragnarok Map in ARK: Survival Ascended?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-add-static-actor-to-ragnarok-map-in-ark-survival-ascended/2601737)
**Author:** [@SnGaRxx](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SnGaRxx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-add-static-actor-to-ragnarok-map-in-ark-survival-ascended/2601737 "2025-08-05T19:35:46Z")
Hi, I’m working on a mod for ARK: Survival Ascended using the new DevKit (UE5). My goal is to add a static cube in a specific location on the Ragnarok map, and have it appear as part of the map (not something players b… --- ## [How can I cook my map extension in ARK Modkit/Devkit of ARK ASE?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-cook-my-map-extension-in-ark-modkit-devkit-of-ark-ase/2598733)
**Author:** [@volationjkr](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/volationjkr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-cook-my-map-extension-in-ark-modkit-devkit-of-ark-ase/2598733 "2025-07-12T14:42:12Z")
It happens that I have created an extension of the Fjordur map and now I want to upload it as a mod, I have tried many ways and every time I upload the mod, it is uploaded without size 0.00B weight, so I don’t know what … --- ## [ARK dev kit Question](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-dev-kit-question/2600776)
**Author:** [@Quick\_Vibecheck](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Quick_Vibecheck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-dev-kit-question/2600776 "2025-07-11T14:16:11Z")
I edited a few levels on The Center and created some new ones. I’m planning to make a The Center mod with modded caves. In which folder do I need to put the levels files for the caves in my mod, and which cooking method… --- ## [ARK DEVKIT ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-devkit/2566308)
**Author:** [@hejha21](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/hejha21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-devkit/2566308 "2025-06-19T15:15:03Z")
does anyone have acces to old sotf files and is able to restore it or old devkit from 2015-2017? --- ## [The ark editor keeps crashing after booting.](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-ark-editor-keeps-crashing-after-booting/2323002)
**Author:** [@bigpoolofthor](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/bigpoolofthor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-ark-editor-keeps-crashing-after-booting/2323002 "2025-06-14T21:07:27Z")
Upon the tool loading the editor keeps crashing with Assertion failed: CanFormatBeDisplayed(this, CandidateFormat) \[File:E:\\ModLive\\ReleaseCheckout\\Engine\\Source\\Runtime\\Windows\\D3D11RHI\\Private\\D3D11Device.cpp\] \[Line: … --- ## [why are event items being cooked in to my mod?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-are-event-items-being-cooked-in-to-my-mod/1454362)
**Author:** [@wizeone702](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/wizeone702)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-are-event-items-being-cooked-in-to-my-mod/1454362 "2025-06-02T13:55:23Z")
Thank you for looking at my question! I just started to work with the ARK Dev kit for ARK survival Evolved, and following tutorials it says to make copies of the three files in the GenericMod folder to your mod folder a… --- ## [Failed to packing mod](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/failed-to-packing-mod/2178627)
**Author:** [@Triple-EGod](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Triple-EGod)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/failed-to-packing-mod/2178627 "2025-05-28T10:04:59Z")
I want to pack .uasset file to creat a mod for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. This game was built by 4.27.2 with IOstore, so there are .pak, .ucas and .utoc. The main game data are in .ucas. My packing steps: … --- ## [How to check if a campfire is lit in ASA?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-campfire-is-lit-in-asa/2530257)
**Author:** [@Katarine911](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Katarine911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-check-if-a-campfire-is-lit-in-asa/2530257 "2025-05-27T14:42:29Z")
I’m trying to figure out how to check whether a campfire in Ark is lit, but I’m having trouble finding where or how that state is triggered. --- ## [How do I make a custom creature tameable with specific items in ARK Dev Kit? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-custom-creature-tameable-with-specific-items-in-ark-dev-kit/2518033)
**Author:** [@GilbertPauley](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GilbertPauley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-custom-creature-tameable-with-specific-items-in-ark-dev-kit/2518033 "2025-05-19T13:28:09Z")
Hi everyone! I’m just getting started with ARK modding using the ARK Dev Kit. I’ve been trying to create a custom creature based on one of the existing dinos, and I want it to be tameable only using a specific custom ite… --- ## [Trying to make a custom multiuse](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/trying-to-make-a-custom-multiuse/2303962)
**Author:** [@bryar\_shapur](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/bryar_shapur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/trying-to-make-a-custom-multiuse/2303962 "2025-05-08T13:08:17Z")
hi mudding community , i am a 3d artist and environment artist but recently wanted to make a skin structure for a structure that you can change its mesh , i want it so that player can use the multi use wheel function in … --- ## [What Software or Tool is best to Edit Uasset Files?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/what-software-or-tool-is-best-to-edit-uasset-files/2240726)
**Author:** [@Matazalupas](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Matazalupas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/what-software-or-tool-is-best-to-edit-uasset-files/2240726 "2025-04-29T20:51:04Z")
Hello and thank you for reading my qustion. I just started modding. The only game i want to make mods for is Aliens: Fireteam Elite (uses UE 4.25). I have the game unpacked. I have the key to the engine. I made some … --- ## [Can't work with ARK DevKit it is sooooo slow!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-work-with-ark-devkit-it-is-sooooo-slow/61086)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_619e9365](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_619e9365)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-work-with-ark-devkit-it-is-sooooo-slow/61086 "2025-03-22T19:26:05Z")
Hi guys, i started to use the ARK DevKit and want to try to make some small mods. The Unreal Engine Editor is so slow on my Computer. It took like 30 minutes to copy one file from the GenericMod Folder to my mod. I d… --- ## [Upload mod Problem](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/upload-mod-problem/624782)
**Author:** [@Tjabo.7](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Tjabo.7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/upload-mod-problem/624782 "2025-03-07T20:31:56Z")
Hi! I have just made a lot of changes to the existing map, Ragnarok and was trying to upload it to the steam workshop when i ran in to a problem. I hope you guys can help me since i am new to unreal engine. I have cooke… --- ## [about mod language](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/about-mod-language/2112316)
**Author:** [@DyzEric](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DyzEric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/about-mod-language/2112316 "2024-11-09T05:28:06Z")
is there any way can edit mod text to other language? yes just need change text , no more. it been bothering me for long time. i really wanna learn. so plz boss --- ## [MOD DATA ASSET ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/mod-data-asset/2086241)
**Author:** [@Giorgym](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Giorgym)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/mod-data-asset/2086241 "2024-10-24T20:57:28Z")
Hi everyone, I just started taking some courses to mod for ASA, yesterday trying to modify the colors of a dino I think I accidentally deleted all the color definitions in the Mod Data Asset. Uninstalling and reinstallin… --- ## [Material Error for landscape](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-error-for-landscape/1369991)
**Author:** [@TOTALYBEASTMODE](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/TOTALYBEASTMODE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/material-error-for-landscape/1369991 "2023-12-02T20:57:13Z")
I am using the new ASA devkit and trying to create my own map. I have been trying to figure out why I cant seem to use any of the material to paint my landscape. I have a feeling it has to do with this error \[AssetLog\] … --- ## [ARK Dev Kit(ASA)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-dev-kit-asa/2010998)
**Author:** [@kanekaoru](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/kanekaoru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ark-dev-kit-asa/2010998 "2024-09-10T23:52:26Z")
Sorry for the basic question. I created my own mod by ARK Dev Kit (ASA) in which I rebalanced creatures. Then, in order to upload it to Curse Forge, I used the ARK Dev Kit’s Change the Settings Assets in ASA UGC packages… --- ## [ASA Devkit stuck on endless verifying loop](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/asa-devkit-stuck-on-endless-verifying-loop/1469986)
**Author:** [@Xuiru](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Xuiru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/asa-devkit-stuck-on-endless-verifying-loop/1469986 "2024-08-06T18:11:25Z")
As the title says the devkit is stuck on a verifying loop. It will complete and not open the editor then I click resume and it starts all over again. Please help. --- ## [fix turrets](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fix-turrets/1955986)
**Author:** [@Darksell](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Darksell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fix-turrets/1955986 "2024-07-30T20:01:49Z")
my servers freeze after firing more than 50 turrets, please help me fix it. I made a mod that removes some effects from the turret, but it didn’t help me. --- ## [Making Wyverns Tamable](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-wyverns-tamable/1501126)
**Author:** [@xNyor](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/xNyor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-wyverns-tamable/1501126 "2024-07-25T01:25:01Z")
Hey ho! Unfortunately I can’t find a way to make wyverns tamable. Totally normal knockout tame. Sorry, I’m still new & play around a lot with the DevKit. Does anyone have an idea where I could look? LG, Pascal. [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/development-discussion/modding/40.md?page=1)