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Special Thanks • TKGP - For making tools to make modding this game possible. • Katalash - For making Mod Engine, so modding is easy and efficient.
Tools Used • Yabber - For unpacking the game's files. • Photoshop(CS6) - For modifying .dds images. • Intel Texture Works Plugin - Plugin for Photoshop which allows it to open and save .dds images using newer compression types. • Free Flash Decompiler - For modifying the .gfx files. • HxD - For modifying the .gfx files that can't be opened in Free Flash Decompiler.
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Changelogs
Version 2.2.1
Updated all files to support official game update 1.05.
Options Pack C variants: Changed the features for some of these packs to offer a better variety of options.
All variants of Options Pack C now also include the option to remove all interaction prompts.
Version 2.2
All main files: Restored the markers on the left and right sides of health meters, as well as the right side of abnormality and XP meters.
Backgrounds module: Removed the background behind subtitles.
Backgrounds module: Removed the screen darkening behind item pick-ups and Sculptor's idol.
Options Pack A variants: Fixed an issue that caused a weird symbol to appear in place of interaction prompts for certain languages.
Options Pack C variants: Changed the features for some of these packs and added some additional packs with new features. The removal of posture meters, enemy health meters, XP meter, resurrection icons, status icons, and abnormality meters are now all options available as part of these packs.
Added alternate versions of the Options Pack C variants that are compatible with my new Ultrawide Monitor Fixes mod. These are found in the misc files section (collapsed at the bottom of the files page) rather than the optional files section.
Version 2.1-patch4
Options Pack A variants: Remade Options Packs A1 and A2 using official game version 1.03's text files since there were changes to them from version 1.02.
Options Pack A variants: Fixed a compatibility issue with official game update 1.03 that caused wall hugging and ledge grabbing interaction prompts to appear as a string of numbers.
Options Pack A2: Removed the text for one additional interaction prompt at the end of the game.
Version 2.1-patch3
Options Pack A variants: Removed a button prompt for something that is later in the game.
Version 2.1-patch2
Options Pack A2: Removed text for a few more interaction prompts.
Version 2.1-patch1
Options Pack C variants: Changed the smaller grapple icon to be a smaller version of the vanilla icon, except without the arrow.
Since there is no longer an Options Pack B, changed Options Pack C to B and D to C.
Version 2.1
Unnecessary Icons module: Changed the method used to remove the auto-save icon so it doesn't also remove the blue flame used on the main menu and loading screens.
Backgrounds module: Removed the background behind the spirit emblems in the lower-right corner.
Options Pack A: Added a variant that removes the text (but still displays the button icon) for common interactions (open door, pick up item, etc). Some uncommon or ambiguous interactions still have text to make it clear what the action is.
Options Pack B that was available for version 2.0 has been uploaded as its own mod with new features and options.
Added a new Options Pack B that removes subtitles and the background fade behind them.
The old Options Pack C variants have been split up to be Options Pack C (smaller icons via texture edits) and Options Pack D (texture removal using a different method). You can use one variant from each option pack type, giving you even more freedom to choose which features you do and don't want to use.
For the full-screen overlays that are used after certain events (death, unseen aid, shinobi execution, etc), addded the option remove the kanji (Options Pack D1, D3, and D5).
Options Pack C1, C3, and C5: Changed the ninjutsu deathblow prompt to use the same smaller icon that regular deathblows use.
Options Pack D2, D3, D4, and D5: Removed the ninjutsu deathblow prompt.
Version 2.0
Completely redesigned the mod from scratch. The main files now use the game's layout files to remove textures, and the optional files only edit the actual texture files primarily for changing textures. I split the mod up into four modules and a selection of additional extras. This will allow each person to have a lot more freedom to choose which features they do and don't want.
Added an optional file for removing some of the kanji that appears above the player's head in certain situations.
Changed the icon used as the smaller icon for grapple points. It is now just the vanilla game's icon without the outer ring and giant arrow. It is also an optional extra now.
This mod is split up into four different modules, so you can choose which parts you do and don't want to use:
Enemy Indicators: Removes the icons and meters that show how aware enemies are of the player's presence, and whether or not they're hostile.
Vignettes: Removes the black vignette used when the player is hidden, crouched, or wall hugging. Also removes the red vignette used when the player is low on health or on the resurrection screen.
Unnecessary Icons: Removes the icons that show interactable objects from a distance (not the interaction prompts when you're right next to them), the auto-save icon, the checkmark showing you've eavesdropped on NPCs (because it shows from a much longer distance than the prompt), and the icon that shows if an item you've picked up went to storage rather than your inventory.
Backgrounds: Removes the backgrounds behind certain text and icons to give the HUD a much cleaner and open feel.
This mod uses the same file as Katalash's Native PS4 Buttons mod, so each variant of this mod includes two options: default buttons or PS4 buttons.
Optional Extras
These are all standalone, so one variant of each letter can be used in addition to one of the main variants of the mod, or on their own!
Options Pack A - (Button prompts)
A1: Removes the button prompts when wall hugging, ledge climbing, or swimming. All other button prompts are unchanged.
A2: Removes the button prompts when wall hugging, ledge climbing, or swimming. Also removes the text (not the button icons) for interaction prompts.
Options Pack B - (Smaller texture edits)
B1: Smaller target lock-on icon.
B2: Smaller grapple icon.
B3: Smaller target lock-on and grapple icons.
B4: Smaller target lock-on icon and deathblow prompt icons.
B5: Smaller target lock-on, grapple, and deathblow prompt icons.
C3: Removes all posture meters, enemy health meters, and XP meter.
C4: Removes overlay kanji and deathblow prompts.
C5: Removes overlay kanji, all posture meters, enemy health meters, and XP meter.
C6: Removes deathblow prompts, all posture meters, enemy health meters, and XP meter.
C7: Removes overlay kanji, deathblow prompts, all posture meters, enemy health meters, and XP meter.
C8: Removes deathblow prompts, all posture meters, enemy health meters, XP meter, resurrection and status icons, and abnormality meters.
C9: Removes overlay kanji, deathblow prompts, all posture meters, enemy health meters, XP meter, resurrection and status icons, and abnormality meters.
All variants of Options Pack C also include the option to remove all interaction prompts.
Just put extract the .zip archive and move the menu or msg folder into Mod Engine's mods folder.
Each variant of the mod might modify different files, and the files modified may change when this mod is updated. I highly recommend removing the files from the previous variant or version when switching or updating.
Ultrawide UI Fixes(Not yet fully compatible with Minimal HUD - see install instructions)
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