Downpatching Biomutant on Steam

Due to the post-release patch fixing some of the speedtech we found on version 1.3.0 downpatching is a possibility to still be able to do found strategies and previous routes. For those that like to read here's how to do it:
(This requires you to have .NET libraries installed on your machine.)

1. Go to the Resources section and download the depot downloader.
2. Unpack the depot-downloader in an easily accesible folder.
3. Open the folder you have unpacked depot-downloader to in your fileexplorer.
4. Open a command bash in this folder. (On windows the easiest way to do that is to type "cmd.exe" into the bar on the top in the windows explorer window while having the folder open.)
5. Paste the command for the version you want to downpatch to into the command bash and replace <username> and <password> with your steam credentials. If you have 2 Factor Authorization active the bash will now ask you to provide the 2FA code. Type that in and hit enter.
6. Wait for the download to finish. (Yes there will be times where it seems the download is not progressing this is normal. As long as you dont get any error messages the download is still going!)
7. Open depotdownloader/depots/597821. In here there will be a folder with a 7 digit name. Open it.
8. Copy everything except the .DepotDownloader folder.
9. Open your steamapps\common\BIOMUTANT directory. (If you didn't change it this is located under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common).
10. Paste everything you copied into this directory. If you want to keep the current version make a backup of all files that are currently in this directory before pasting the contents of the depot.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to put Steam into offline mode! Else it will automatically download the newest patch when you try to start the game. (To do that click "steam" in the top left corner and then simply click "Go offline". Steam will now restart in offline-mode).

Enjoy your downpatched version of the game!

!If you have any questions please ask for help on the Discord!

Commands:
For Version 1.3.0: 
dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app 597820 -depot 597821 -manifest 1002139280845542806 -username <username> -password <password>

Set up LiveSplit (with load remover)

!DISCLAIMER: The current load-remover only works on version 1.3.0 and with the steam version of the game.

For everyone that doesn't like to read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0PNIQZIBwE 

Everyone that likes reading (or doesn't understand the nonsense I am talking):

If you don't have any version of LiveSplit installed go to this website and download the newest version: https://livesplit.org/downloads/ 
Unpack the zip to a folder of your choise.

Setting up LiveSplit in general:
1. Open Livesplit and rightclick the window that opens. Chose "Edit Splits..."
2. In the new window type in Biomutant under "Game Name:". (After typing in "Biom" you should see a list of possible completions. You can chose Biomutant from here)
3. Chose your Run Category. (Open the drop-down and click on the Category you are going to run)
4. In the list below you can add and remove segments you want to split at with the respective buttons.
5. After you are happy with your splits click "OK".
6. Under settings set your Hotkeys to start/split the timer and all other actions you need to perform. (Make sure you check "Global Hotkeys" else your hotkeys wont work while ingame.)
7. You are now ready to use Livesplit.

Setting up the Load-remover:
1. Rightclick Livesplit and open "Edit Splits..."
2. Click "Activate" where it says "Load Remover ..." (Dont change the settings.)
3. Close the Edit Splits window and rightclick livesplit again. Open "Edit Layout..."
4. In the now open window click the "+" sign. Add either of the two "timer" objects. (You should now have two timers in your Layout!)
5. Double click one of the timers. In the newly opened window under "Timing Method:" chose "Game Time".
6. Now chose the second timer in the tabs on the top. Change Timing Method to "Real Time".
7. Confirm your changes to the layout.
You are now setup to use the load remover. 
Note: You still have to start/stop and split manually!

Happy running!

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Downpatching Biomutant on Steam	JulianTexo 3 years ago
Set up LiveSplit (with load remover)	JulianTexo 3 years ago