About this mod
Unlocks many upgrades for Magnum Opus and Max, including the iconic jacket and shotgun. Does NOT cause softlocks. Two mod versions provided. Requires access to Jeet's stronghold.
- Permissions and credits
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Before I get into mod details, please backup your saves!
The moment the unlock scripts run, an autosave will trigger - after that, it will be impossible to undo the unlocks.
Saves for Mad Max are located in the following two folders:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<account number>\234140\remote\
C:\Users\<username>\Documents\WB Games\Mad Max\Backup Saves\
Both folders contain files named "GameSave##.sav" and "Settings.sav".
Zip those .sav files with 7zip or similar program to back them up.
I also recommend turning off Steam Cloud for Mad Max, just to be sure.
And now for the actual mod info.
By standing in a specific spot inside Jeet's stronghold [screenshot #2], you can unlock many upgrades for Magnum Opus and Max at no cost.
Achievements "Maximum" [fully upgrade Max] and "Blockhead" [own the best V6 and V8 engines] cannot be obtained when using Standard version from the Main Files.
If you prefer to earn these achievements AND have as many upgrades unlocked as possible, use the Limited version from Optional Files.
The Standard Version
Magnum Opus:
- Ramming Grill - all upgrades unlocked
- Armor - "Baby Bars" are locked to prevent a softlock during mission "Wasteland Classic", other upgrades are unlocked
- Engines - all upgrades unlocked [does not affect mission "The Big Chief" - your first V8 engine is actually installed for free during a cutscene]
- Exhaust - all upgrades unlocked
- Tires - all upgrades unlocked
- Suspension - all upgrades unlocked
- Boost - all upgrades unlocked
- Rims - all upgrades unlocked
- Boarder Spikes - all upgrades unlocked
- Sniper - "Base Sniper" is locked to prevent a softlock during mission "Into Madness", other upgrades are unlocked
- Harpoon - all upgrades unlocked
- Thunderpoon - "Thunderpoon Of Tenets" is locked to prevent a softlock during mission "Black Magic", other upgrades are unlocked
- Side Burners - all upgrades unlocked
- Repair Speed - all upgrades unlocked
- Car Body - all car bodies are unlocked and ready for purchase at 0 scrap
- Body Color - all paintjobs are unlocked [does not affect "Rust Is The New Black" achievement, as this requires you to defeat all Top Dogs]
- Decals - all upgrades unlocked [Battlebrands decal cannot be unlocked]
I have not found a reliable way to unlock Hood Ornaments - apologies for the inconvenience.
Max:
- Knuckledusters - all normal upgrades unlocked
- Jacket - all normal upgrades and Max's black leather jacket unlocked
- Wrist Armor - all upgrades unlocked
- Ammo Belt - all upgrades unlocked
- Head - all upgrades unlocked
- Shotgun - all normal upgrades and Max's iconic sawed-off shotgun unlocked
Max's combat skills have to be bought with scrap and cannot be set as "owned", not even through leftover developer scripts - again, apologies for the inconvenience.
The Limited Version
As previously mentioned, the Standard version of this mod will not let you get "Maximum" and "Blockhead" achievements on your current save.
Having the upgrades unlocked and ready to use will not satisfy the achievement requirement - the upgrades must be purchased with scrap.
This is where Limited version of the mod comes in.
It will not unlock Max's standard equipment, the Ultimate V6, and Ultimate Big Chief V8 upgrades.
Max's Iconic Jacket and Shotgun remain unlocked, as they do not affect the "Maximum" achievement in any way.
Similar thing with engine upgrades - only the Ultimate levels are needed to earn the "Blockhead" achievement.
Installation:
1) download the mod archive, either from Main Files or Optional Files [you cannot use both at the same time]
2) extract the "dropzone" folder to wherever you have Mad Max installed [same folder where MadMax.exe is]
3) run the game
4) stand in the spot as shown on screenshot #2