: The patch altered the chunk_cache.bin file, a critical component for loading custom assets. Modders had to quickly find workarounds, such as using hex editors like HxD to manually edit the archive just to get the game to boot again.

The WWE 2K community is famous for its , adding everything from current-day AEW rosters to classic arenas. The v1.01-CODEX update serves as the baseline for many of these mods. Most community-made tools (like Data Editor or Custom Character Tools ) require the game to be updated to at least v1.01 to function correctly without corrupting save files. How to Install