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Hackers have been able to replace the game's textures, models, UI elements, voices, parameters, animation edits, moves, and music. Released file replacements are most commonly available on [https://gamebanana.com/games/6498 GameBanana] much like the game's predecessor.
Hackers have been able to replace the game's textures, models, UI elements, voices, parameters, animation edits, moves, and music. Released file replacements are most commonly available on [https://gamebanana.com/games/6498 GameBanana] much like the game's predecessor.


In August 2020, a mod loader known as ARCropolis was developed. This mod loader is a plugin for Skyline, a game patch that allows for directly hooking the game's code. This tool is considered an alternative to the older, more limited Ultimate Mod Manager. It currently removes file size limits. Future updates aim to support breaking more limitations in the future, and are currently being broken thanks to said updates.
In August 2020, a mod loader known as ARCropolis was developed. This mod loader is a plugin for Skyline, a game patch that allows for directly hooking the game's code. This tool is considered an alternative to the older, more limited Ultimate Mod Manager. After many updates, all limitations replacing and adding files set by the game's ''Data.arc'' file have been removed, and ARCropolis is now considered feature complete.


One of these limitations for file replacement in ''Ultimate'' is the ability to add brand new files and costumes. Certain files, such as some character's models, are also shared on all slots to save on file space and currently cannot be made independent of each other. The most recent version of ARCropolis allows one-slot without any bugs. As a result, the ability to create one-slot costumes and costume specific voice mods is once again possible. Examples include:
One of the limitations for file replacement in ''Ultimate'' was the ability to add brand new files and directories. Certain files, such as some character's models, are shared on all costume slots to save on file space and had not been able to be made independent of each other. The most recent version of ARCropolis has the ability to create one-slot costumes and costume specific voice mods. Examples include:


* Changing the voice clips for [[Sora (SSBU)|Sora]] to match the costume's origins (''Kingdom Hearts 1'' voice for the ''Kingdom Hearts'' costume, etc.)
* Changing the voice clips for [[Sora (SSBU)|Sora]] to match the costume's origins (''Kingdom Hearts 1'' voice for the ''Kingdom Hearts'' costume, etc.)
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