This is also hardcoded and will likely break on an update until I make a dynamic patcher.
This is a patcher that will edit the game's .exe file to bypass the signature requirement for paks/io store assets. To use it, run the .exe from the zip, select the game's exe that is located in:
Binaries\Win64\AEWFightForever-Win64-Shipping.exe
Then hit OK again to output the patched exe.
Because Steam will try to load the original .exe name, rename your original .exe to something else (e.g., OGAEWFightForever-Win64-Shipping.exe) and rename the Patched AEWFightForever-Win64-Shipping.exe to the original name. Keep your original exe to use when you want to play online or without mods.
Note that the game uses Easy Anti Cheat, and this patch does not bypass EAC. I will not explain how to bypass EAC. Do not ask or post in the comments in regard to how to bypass EAC.
Imgur step by step images for Steam for a different game, but same process: https://imgur.com/a/iTUwnzm
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