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Firestar is a mod manager for WipEout 2048 which automatically handles sorting mods by priority and repacking game assets based on selected add-on packs. It runs on a desktop/laptop computer and aims to allow easy installation of mods for users who have only a surface level understanding of hacking the PSVita.
## Need help? [>> CLICK HERE <<](https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/wiki)
![](https://files.worlio.com/users/bonkmaykr/http/git/embed/firestar_window.png)
## Get Started: [>> CLICK HERE <<](https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/wiki)
# Installation
- **Windows & Mac:** Grab the Portable ZIP from the [Releases](https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/releases) page and run the JAR file.
- **Linux:** Install one of the packages from the [Releases](https://git.worlio.com/bonkmaykr/firestar/releases) page:
- Ubuntu, Mint, PopOS: `sudo dpkg -i firestar_ver_arch.deb` or `gdebi firestar_ver_arch.deb`
- Fedora, Mageia, OpenSUSE, AlmaLinux: `sudo rpm -i firestar-ver-arch.rpm`
- Arch, EndeavourOS, CachyOS, Steam Deck: `sudo pacman -U firestar-ver-arch.pkg.tar.zst`
- Arch, EndeavourOS, CachyOS, Steam Deck: `sudo pacman -U firestar-ver-arch.pkg.tar.zst`
# System Requirements
- You will need a computer running Microsoft Windows, or any POSIX-compliant desktop operating system such as Mac OS X, Linux, BSD, or MINIX (Firestar does not run directly on the PSVita). ***Wayland support has not been tested.***
- You will also need the Java Runtime Environment installed, at least version 17 or newer. Non-Windows systems will require WINE to be installed for some functionality.
- Please run Firestar on an EXT or NTFS partition as some of the larger file operations it performs may cause glitches in certain filesystems used on memory cards. Do NOT install Firestar directly to your PSVita's storage.
# FAQ
## (Non-Windows) Do I need WINE? And why?
Yes. psp2psarc.exe is a Windows-only tool (also like super proprietary... sorry). Firestar can run natively on the system but it needs WINE in order to pack the game assets.
## Can I use this on a Vita without enso/HEN?
No. You need a modded Vita in order to use this. Hacking a Vita is super easy these days, but if you don't want to, you can always use Vita3K instead.
## What do I need to make my own mods?
For making your own mods, we recommend grabbing one of the many leaked PS Vita SDKs off of Archive.org since it has many of the tools you will need. I recommend using Photoshop CS5 for textures, since Sony officially provides a texture export plugin for CS5 in their SDK. There is also an included at9tool which can help with replacing sounds and music.
Many things like HUDs, custom translations, and even some game variables are kept in XML format and can be edited in any normal text editor like Microsoft Notepad, GNU Nano, GEdit or KWrite. (And yes, you can cheat with these--be careful, and play nice when you're online.)
As for models and custom tracks, we don't have a concrete way of modifying those just yet, but work is being done on that, so stay tuned.
## (Non-Windows) About WINE Compatibility
psp2psarc.exe is a Windows-only tool (also like super proprietary... sorry). Firestar can run natively on the system but it needs WINE in order to pack the game assets.
**If you are on Mac OS X you will need an older OS version that is still compatible with 32-bit applications.**
## Why do I need a leaked Playstation SDK?
Because many third-party programs for opening PSARC files either have no ability to create new ones or are prone to corruption bugs. Using the one made by the developers of the file format is the best option as it's what the game developers would have used. Obviously this creates all kinds of legal grey areas so I can't distribute Sony's proprietary software next to my code. It's downloaded separately.
# Developer Commentary
## Why use a leaked Playstation SDK?
Because many third-party programs for opening PSARC files either have no ability to create new ones or are prone to corruption bugs. Using the one made by the developers of the file format is the best option as it's what the game developers would have used. Obviously this creates all kinds of legal grey areas, so I can't distribute Sony's proprietary software next to my code. It's downloaded separately during the setup process.
## Why Java?
Cross-platform support with no hassle, a built-in UI framework, and I don't need to sell my soul like every Electron or React 'Native' developer is doing these days.