CAK Foundry
Read, extract, bake, reopen, and verify CAK archives from 2K22 through 2K26. Stock files stay untouched; every build writes to its own output.
Get the CAK Foundry sourceWWE 2K MODDING WORKSPACE
MODDING,
WITHOUT THE MAZE.
One free workspace for WWE 2K archives, loaders, textures, and animation conversion. No sign-in. No gate. Just the work.
Release2.1 / Beta 4
PriceFree
PlatformsWindows + Linux
Independent modding software. Not affiliated with WWE, 2K, or Visual Concepts.
FREE RELEASE / OPEN WORKSPACE
NO SIGN-IN.
JUST THE FORGE.
AccessFree / open
SourcePublic downloads
Build2.1 Beta 4
THE WORKBENCH
ONE WORKSPACE.
EVERY TOOL.
No more bouncing between a loader, a CAK utility, a texture converter, and loose scripts. Beta 4 brings the whole WWE 2K modding workflow under one roof.
Animation Converter
Bring 2K19 motion forward into 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26. The full converter and read/write toolchain source is public.
Animation sourceEntry Studio
The Entrance Creation Suite early alpha: prepare entries, inspect sources, and author package input.
Entry Studio sourceMod Loaders
Secure DataCtrlLink for 2K25/2K26 and the Aurora CAK Mod Loader, each with its own public source archive.
Loader sourceSource Downloads
Every major tool, loader, and one-off utility has its own source download. Audit it, fork it, rebuild it.
Browse the sourceFree. Truly.
No Patreon requirement, no Discord role check, and no in-app verifier. Beta 4 opens straight into the workspace. Optional Patreon support funds future updates.
Download freeIndependent
Built by a modder, for modders. Not affiliated with WWE, 2K, or Visual Concepts.
Read the storyFREE RELEASE / BETA 4
TAKE THE
FORGE HOME.
AuroraForge NT100 2.1 is free for everyone. Download the Windows x64 or Linux x64 build, extract it, and use the whole workspace. Linux starts in software rendering on machines without a GPU.
Windows x64
Linux x64
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Downloads are served from this site's
downloads/ folder. Verify the SHA-256 before running a build from any mirror.
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
THE SOURCE IS
PART OF THE PRODUCT.
Public source only. Game data, binaries, private research, the private verifier, and website source are excluded. Every archive includes a manifest and hashes.
Main app
Full AuroraForge NT100 application source.
Main App sourceTools
- CAK Foundry — CAK packager and unpackager for 2K22 to 2K26.
- Entry Studio — Entrance Creation Suite early alpha.
- Audio Studio — Music editor.
- PAC19 Tools — 2K19 PAC file 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 full character creation.
- Animation Converter — Full 2K19 to 2K20 / 2K22 / 2K23 / 2K24 / 2K25 / 2K26 converter source.
- Animation Toolchain — Animation file read/write tools.
Mod loaders
Other
- Other Tools and One-Offs — One-off scripts and single-function tools.
- All Public Source — Complete source bundle.
THE TOOL ROSTER
PICK A LANE.
START BUILDING.
Every capability keeps its own readiness and test boundary visible. Ready means tested for its stated scope; experimental means usable and still honest about what remains to prove.
No capability matches that search yet.
THE HONEST ANSWERS
FAQ.
Short answers, no marketing fog.
Is AuroraForge NT100 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 Beta 4 is free to download and use. Patreon is optional; patch updates and fixes after this major release are Patreon-only until the next major release.
What changed in Beta 4?
The verification system is gone, the app runs on the proven 2.0 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.
Which games are supported?
CAK and archive tools cover 2K20 through 2K26 with 2K19 PAC support. Animation conversion covers 2K19 into 2K20, 2K22, 2K23, 2K24, 2K25, or 2K26, plus cross-generation combinations. Loaders cover 2K25 and 2K26.
What does the Animation Converter do?
It refreshes a registration skeleton from your own target game files, converts 2K19 entrance and victory motion into new entries, and bakes a loader-ready CAK. Test the exact output in game and keep a rollback.
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.
Is the source available?
Yes. The main app, each major tool, each loader, and the one-off utilities each have a source archive under Source under GPL-3.0-or-later. Private research, game data, and the private verifier are excluded.
Does it work on Linux?
Yes. Windows x64 and Linux x64 builds are provided. Linux defaults to software rendering on machines without a GPU, including VPS and headless hosts.
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.
THE SHORT VERSION
BUILT BY A MODDER
WHO GOT TIRED OF THE MAZE.
AuroraForge started because the scene turned basic modding into a tool maze with a monthly bill attached. I wanted one workspace that keeps the project, source files, conversion steps, checks, and export path together. The system is built. I am finishing the editors.