Overview
OUTDATEDThe latest kplug versions have an own installer. So use that and read both the manual and the compatibilitynotes carefully.Instruction how to download and install kPlug 2.3 (Public Version) either with or without the HF Patch.So if you just want kPlug, I added download links and such for the plugins, API, … you need to get kPlug work without the HF Patch.UPDATE: kPlug 2.4 published and it includes an installer! Not tested yet, but this should make your life easier.Patreon of Katarsys, the creator of kPlug: https://www.patreon.com/KatarsyskPlug is a big mod and changes a lot, it will conflict with some installed plugins and mods. So make sure to make a backup.(make sure to download and install the official special patch if you want the story mode http://koikatsuparty.illusion.jp/ not needed if you install the HF Patch since the Special Patch is included in the HF Patch)
First steps before modding
Backup your game.
Copy your WHOLE Koikatsu Party folder and put in a new created folder and name it “backup” for exampe.
Don’t forget to make backups of the UserData folder regularly (inside are your custom characters, save game files, mods, …)
Backups are cool. Never forget that.
Also: kPlug is a massive mod. It conflicts with many other mods.
Make sure to read both, the kPlug manual and the compatibility notes. (both to find in kPlugCore.rar which we are downloading in the next step)
Download kPlug and all necessary plugins
This is for kPlug public version 2.3. Newer versions of kPlug maybe needs other steps.
The patreon of the kPlug modder is: [link]
We are working with kPlug 2.3 (public version):
[link]
Download both files, “kPlug 2.3” and “KP Lost Files”. (Lost files are obsolete if you have the DLCs and Character Studio)
Save it in your game folder.
If you want to use the HF Patch: Downloat it here [link]
and skip the following part and move on to the LAST section (Install HF Patch and kPlug)!
Same as kPlug, download and save the following into your game folder:
[link]
Download “BepInEx_x64_5.3.0.0.zip”
[link]
Download “BepInEx.IPALoader.v1.2.2.zip”
[link]
Download “KKAPI_1.13.2.zip”
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Patreon page of the modder from KKAPI and KKAMBX and other stuff: [link]
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[link]
Download “KKABMX_4.3.2.0.zip”
Just download and save everything in your game folder.
Install BepInEx, IPALoader, KKABMX and KKAPI (WITHOUT HF PATCH)
(If you have installed the HF Patch or want to install it, skip this part, since it’s obsolete)
1. Extract “BepInEx_x64_5.3.0.0.zip” into your game folder. Now you should have 4 new files and 1 folder in your game folder.
2. Extract “BepInEx.IPALoader.v1.2.2.zip” into your game folder.
3. Extract “KKABMX_4.3.2.0.zip” into your game folder.
4. Extract “KKAPI_1.13.2.zip” into your game folder.
Install kPlug and kPlugs Uncensor (WITHOUT HF PATCH)
First Open “KP_LostFiles.rar”, then open “KP_LostFiles” drag and drop the “abdata” folder into your game folder.
After that open “kPlugCore.rar”, then “kPlugCore” and drag and drop all these folders into your game folder.
In your game folder, open kPlugMiscVersions2.3 Party and copy and paste this KoikPlugins.dll into “Koikatsu PartyPlugins”.
Back to kPlugMisc, then open kPlugUnc and copy the abdata folder and paste it into the main game folder. Let it overwrite everything.
Done!
Now start the game to see if it works! Start the game. In the title screen, press the DEL key. You should see the kplug menu. And a quick test in a H scene. Click Extra, then “Have Sex”.
A small pink text should appear. With F9 you should be able to switch between the Smart UI.
Also both boy and girl should have uncensored genitals.
Congratz! Enjoy reading the kPlug manual and learning all the hotkeys. 😉
You should read both, the kPlugManual and, if you want, the Compatibility Notes in kPlugManual.
Install HF Patch and kPlug
Double click the Koikatsu HF Patch v3.4.exe. Make sure to choose the game path (where the Koikatsu Party.exe is located)
In the components window:
You want to check the box next to “Backwards compatibility with old plugins (BepIn4Patcher v1.0 + IPALoaderX v1.2.1)”.
Also you have to decide which uncensor models you want to use. With KK_UncensorSelector in the HF Patch you have more choices, but the one in kPlug is animated (woman genital). I am not sure what more benefits it gives. You just have to know that you can’t use both.
I leave the KK_UncensorSelector checked since the different uncensor models are nice.
If you want to use kPlugs uncensor, do not install UncensorSelector and read the kPlug Compatibility note how to install the kPlug uncensor.
Some folks are reporting compatibility issues with “Experimental performance optimizations” and “Koikatu Gameplay Tweaks and Improvements”.
You may want to untick them, but for me there aren’t any issues.
In the end you can just rename or delete the plugins you don’t want to use so they aren’t loaded ingame.
First Open “KP_LostFiles.rar”, then open “KP_LostFiles” drag and drop the “abdata” folder into your game folder. Overwrite everything.
After that open “kPlugCore.rar”, then “kPlugCore” and drag and drop all these folders into your game folder.
Done!
Now start the game to see if it works! Start the game. In the title screen, press the DEL key. You should see the kplug menu. And a quick test in a H scene. Click Extra, then “Have Sex”.
A small pink text should appear. With F9 you should be able to switch between the Smart UI.
Also both boy and girl should have uncensored genitals.
Congratz! Enjoy reading the kPlug manual and learning all the hotkeys. 😉
You should read both, the kPlugManual and, if you want, the Compatibility Notes in kPlugManual.