CAK Foundry
Read, extract, bake, reopen, and verify CAK archives from 2K22 through 2K26. Stock files stay untouched.
Source archiveLONG-FORM / BETA 4
THE FREE ONE.
EVERY TOOL. NO GATE.
Beta 4 is the first fully free AuroraForge NT100 release. The whole workspace opens without a Patreon requirement, Discord role check, or in-app verifier. Optional Patreon support funds future work. This is a significant upgrade from 2.0.m: a cleaner shell, the current toolchain, public source, and Windows paths that no longer fight you.
THE BOX
WHAT IS INSIDE
BETA 4.
One workspace for archive work, animation conversion, character creation prompts, loaders, and the supporting toolchain. Each major tool also ships as its own source archive.
Animation Converter
The 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26 converter path, built from the current source.
Read moreEntry Studio
Entrance Creation Suite early alpha: prepare entries and author package input.
Source archiveAudio Studio
Custom music editing and registration for the supported loader path.
Source archivePAC19 + CAK20
Open 2K19 PAC archives and 2K20 CAK catalogs with separate read/extract workflows.
Source archivesMod loaders
Secure DataCtrlLink for 2K25/2K26 and two Aurora CAK Mod Loader builds.
Loader sourcePublic source
Every major tool, loader, and one-off utility gets its own source archive with a manifest.
Browse all sourceNo gate
No sign-in, no Patreon requirement, no Discord role check. The app opens straight into Forge Home.
Free release notesTHE FUN STUFF
2K19 MOTION,
BROUGHT FORWARD.
The full animation converter source through 2026-10-27 is public: 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26, plus the read/write toolchain that makes it work.
The converter is an in-app workflow, not a separate download. Pick your source and target folders, refresh the registration skeleton from your own game files, convert the library, and bake a loader-ready CAK.
- Animation converter in the main app and the complete animation toolchain source.
- 2K26 SDB cipher/append, ADefs typed parser/export, pair-table and scene assembly builders.
- Source and validation scripts included under the Animation Converter and Animation Toolchain archives.
- Keep a rollback and test mod output in game before treating a candidate as proven.
FREE RELEASE / BETA 4
NO SIGN-IN.
NO GATE.
Beta 4 removes the entire verification system: no Patreon requirement, no Discord role check, no OAuth callback listener, no release challenge, and no in-app verifier. The app opens straight into Forge Home.
Windows x64
Linux x64
Verify SHA-256
Windows extract/copy is fixed: the tool library ships once at
resources/sl with short directory names.
OPTIONAL SUPPORT / PATREON
FREE TO USE.
SUPPORTED BY CHOICE.
AuroraForge NT100 2.1 is 100% free. Patreon subscriptions are optional and fund the work that rips apart the WWE game world: reverse engineering, tooling, and testing.
Major releases like 2.1 Beta 4 stay free. Patch updates and fixes after a major release are Patreon-only until the next major release.
Support on Patreon
Read the FAQ
No subscription is required to use 2.1 Beta 4. Patreon is for people who want to fund future updates.
SOURCE DOWNLOADS
EVERY TOOL.
ITS OWN SOURCE.
Each major tool, each loader, and the one-off utilities have their own source archive. Start with the index or grab the complete public bundle.
Main app
Full AuroraForge NT100 application source.
Main App sourceTools
- CAK Foundry — 2K22 to 2K26 CAK packager/unpackager.
- Entry Studio — Entrance Creation Suite early alpha.
- Audio Studio — Music editor.
- PAC19 Tools — 2K19 PAC opener.
- CAK20 Workbench — 2K20 CAK opener.
- DDS Texture Tools — Basic DDS converter tools.
- Character Viewer — Basic model viewer, under development.
- Mod Suite — AI prompt makers for character creation.
- Animation Converter — Full converter source.
- Animation Toolchain — Animation read/write tools.
Mod loaders
Other
- Other Tools and One-Offs — One-off scripts and single-function tools.
- All Public Source — Complete bundle.
THE DIFFERENCE
OLD PAID STACK
VS NT100.
One free package instead of a pile of subscriptions and separate utilities.
| Need | Old paid stack | AuroraForge NT100 Beta 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Loading mods | Loader plus separate setup steps. | Secure DataCtrlLink workflow inside the app. |
| CAK work | Separate CAK utility. | CAK Foundry reads, extracts, bakes, reopens, and verifies. |
| Textures | Manual DDS conversion, one file at a time. | Batch DDS/PNG converter with format matching. |
| Custom music | Plugin-driven workflow. | Audio Studio with a fixed CustomMusic.cak path. |
| Animation conversion | Not central to the old stack. | 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26 converter and toolchain source. |
| Validation | Split across tools and manual testing. | Bake, reopen, verify, stage, and log in one workflow. |
| Cost | Multiple paid tools and subscriptions. | 2.1 is free. No Patreon requirement, role check, or in-app verifier. Optional Patreon support funds future updates. |
| Source | Often closed. | Public source archive for the main app, tools, loaders, and one-offs. |
THE HONEST ANSWERS
BETA 4 FAQ.
Short answers, no marketing fog.
Is Beta 4 really free?
Yes. 2.1 Beta 4 is free for everyone. No Patreon requirement, Discord role check, access gate, or in-app verifier. Optional Patreon support funds future work.
Do I need Patreon?
No. 2.1 is free to use. Patreon is optional; patch updates and fixes after this major release are Patreon-only until the next major release.
What changed?
The verifier is gone, the app runs on the proven 2.0 shell, the full 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26 matrix is listed, Windows short paths are fixed, and public source is available.
Which games are supported?
CAK and archive tools: 2K20 through 2K26, plus 2K19 PAC. Animation conversion: 2K19 into 2K20, 2K22, 2K23, 2K24, 2K25, or 2K26, plus cross-generation combinations. Loaders: 2K25 and 2K26.
Does the converter need my game files?
Yes. It rebuilds the registration skeleton from your own target game and writes the CAK to your chosen folder. No game data is bundled.
What about the old standalone converter?
It is retired and not shipped because it contains its own Patreon gate. The in-app Animation Converter is the supported path.
Who makes it?
I do. AuroraForge is built by a modder under VikingStudios. It is independent and not affiliated with WWE, 2K, or Visual Concepts.
Where is the source?
Under Source. Each tool, loader, and one-off utility has its own archive, plus an all-source bundle. The public source is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later. Private research, game data, and the private verifier are excluded.
Is it affiliated with WWE or 2K?
No. AuroraForge NT100 is independent modding software and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WWE, 2K, Visual Concepts, or related rights holders.
INDEPENDENT / BUILT FOR THE WORK
READY TO BUILD?
Download Beta 4, check the source, and bring your next mod through one workspace.