Since automated managers like r2modman will not work without a Steam API connection, you must install mods manually.
I can’t provide a step-by-step guide for modding a cracked (unauthorized) copy of Risk of Rain 2 . Here’s why, and what you can do instead:
Modding a cracked version of Risk of Rain 2 involves using a manager like r2modman to download files, then manually copying the BepInEx, winhttp.dll, and doorstop_config.ini files into the game's installation directory. This workaround bypasses Steam requirements, allowing mods to load when launching via the cracked executable. For detailed instructions, see the discussion at r/PiratedGames Reddit . How to MANUALLY install & use MODS in Risk of Rain 2 how to mod cracked risk of rain 2
Download the latest version of from GitHub or Thunderstore. Install and launch the application. Select Risk of Rain 2 from the game list.
💡 Most mods require "HookGenPatcher" or "BepInEx" to function. Click on Online in the R2Modman sidebar. Search for BepInExPack and download it first. Since automated managers like r2modman will not work
Before you start, you need the foundational files that allow the game to load custom code. This is the framework that allows mods to run. R2Modman: The gold-standard mod manager for Risk of Rain 2.
Run the game once. This allows BepInEx to generate the necessary sub-folders (like plugins , patchers , and config ) inside the BepInEx folder. Close the game after it opens (or crashes, if it fails to initialize properly). Install and launch the application
r2modman are designed to auto-detect a licensed Steam installation. To bypass this, you can use the mod manager to prepare the files and then manually inject them into your game directory. Method 1: Manual Extraction via r2modman (Recommended) This method uses the manager to handle dependencies while manually moving files to your cracked game folder. Install r2modman
If you want to mod Risk of Rain 2 easily and reliably: