One free workspace for the whole pipeline.
AuroraForge NT100 is a free WWE 2K modding workspace. It handles CAK archives, 2K19 PAC files, textures, loaders, animation conversion, custom music, projects, and prompt preparation in one app. No sign-in, no subscription, no feature gate.
What is AuroraForge NT100?
A free desktop workspace for WWE PC modding. It combines CAK tools, 2K19 PAC tools, texture conversion, mod loaders, animation conversion, Entry Studio, Audio Studio, projects, and prompt builders. The goal is one app instead of a pile of separate paid tools.
Is it free?
Yes. Version 2.1 Beta 4 is free for everyone. There is no Patreon requirement, Discord role check, access gate, OAuth callback, or in-app verifier. Optional Patreon subscriptions fund future work.
Do I need Patreon?
No. 2.1 Beta 4 is free to download and use. Patreon is optional. Major releases are free; patch updates and fixes after a major release are Patreon-only until the next major release. Support is at patreon.com/c/dgranletmwo.
What is new in Beta 4?
The verification system is gone, the app runs on the proven 2.0 workspace shell, the animation converter lists the full 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26 matrix, Windows short paths are fixed, and public source downloads are available for the app, tools, loaders, and one-off utilities.
Which games are supported?
CAK Foundry and archive tools cover WWE 2K20 through 2K26, with 2K19 PAC support. Animation conversion covers WWE 2K19 into 2K20, 2K22, 2K23, 2K24, 2K25, or 2K26, plus cross-generation combinations. Loaders cover WWE 2K25 and 2K26. DDS tools cover 2K19 through 2K26.
Who makes AuroraForge NT100?
I do. AuroraForge is built by a modder under VikingStudios. I started in the original MDickie modding scene and have been working on WWE PC tools since the early PC wrestling days. The goal is simple: keep the tools free, focused, and useful for the people doing the work.
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.
What does the Animation Converter do?
It reads a WWE 2K19 motion library, refreshes a registration skeleton from your own target game files, converts entrance and victory motion into new entries, and bakes a loader-ready CAK. The target selector covers 2K20, 2K22, 2K23, 2K24, 2K25, and 2K26, with cross-generation combinations supported by the toolchain.
Does the converter need my own game files?
Yes. Choose your source and target game folders. The registration skeleton is rebuilt from your own game data, and the output CAK is written to the folder you choose. No game data is bundled with the app.
What is Entry Studio?
Entry Studio creates a new Create-an-Entrance entry, converts a WWE 2K19 motion into the target clips format, lets you edit the entry fields, bakes the CAK, and stages it. It runs inside the app with no browser and no local server.
Is animation conversion finished?
The converter is usable and the toolchain is in place. Animation conversion remains a controlled beta: test the exact output in game, keep a rollback, and do not treat a structural check as proof of perfect motion. The app labels those test boundaries honestly.
What about camera, root, and pose alignment?
Source motion, root travel, timing, and camera behavior are the hard parts. Keep a known-good rollback and validate the exact entry in game. Current builds include camera and root corrections, but some presentation details remain test-gated.
What is Aurora CAK Foundry?
It reads, browses, extracts, rebuilds, bakes, and verifies CAK archives from WWE 2K20 through 2K26. WWE 2K19 is handled by the PAC tools. It writes to a separate output folder and never modifies the original archive. Do not rename a finished CAK; the filename participates in key derivation.
What are the texture tools?
DDS and PNG conversion with original-format, size, and mipmap matching, plus texture and material references for character work.
What are the mod loaders?
Secure DataCtrlLink for WWE 2K25 and 2K26, plus Aurora CAK Mod Loader builds. Setup includes backup, rollback, diagnostics, and collision checks. The app verifies the reviewed loader profile before staging.
What is Audio Studio?
Audio Studio prepares custom entrance music: import audio, assign it to a custom slot, encode Wwise WEMs, build the music package, and update the music list. Keep a rollback and test the result in game.
What are Prompt Builders?
They turn project choices into detailed prompts and handoff packs for the AI or image tool you choose. AuroraForge prepares the files locally. It does not generate the final artwork.
Is AuroraForge an AI chatbot?
No. The app does not send prompts to an AI provider and does not answer a prompt as a chatbot would. It prepares instructions and supporting files that you take to the external tool you choose.
Is the source available?
Yes. The main app, each major tool, each loader, and the one-off utilities have public source archives on the Source page. Private research, game data, binaries, and the private verifier are excluded.
Is it open source?
The public source archives are available now under GPL-3.0-or-later. Third-party components keep their own licenses. Some extraction and encryption research remains private while it is reviewed. The app itself is free, and the public source covers the main application and tooling.
Does it need internet?
No. The app runs locally. Internet is only needed for optional links such as Discord or GitHub.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or 11 x64, or Linux x64. The portable builds include Electron, so Node.js is not required. You need your own game installs for tools that read or bake game files, plus free disk space for extracted files and CAKs.
Where are my files saved?
Choose the output folder for each operation. The app defaults to Documents\AuroraForge NT100 Exports and writes extracted files and CAKs there unless you choose another folder.
Why do I need a rollback?
Animation, loader, and CAK work can change game behavior. Keep a known-good backup and test one change at a time. The loader setup and staging flow include rollback and verification steps.
How do I report a bug?
Use the Discord community link. Include the app version (2.1 Beta 4), what you clicked, the exact error, and the relevant log. For conversion issues, include the source and target game, the entry ID, and the CAK hash.
Where can I follow updates?
Use Discord and the GitHub releases page. The website and source downloads are the main reference for builds and hashes.