Distant Worlds 2
v1.0.4.8

Hi all!

Anyone knows whats the best method to recompress ARMA3 ?
Its a bit hard to make experiments via TeamViewer from Android. Lol.

AFAIK its encrypted?!

Yes it is encrypted.

please tell me cuphead compress method

Xtool (v0.53)+ unity plugin + liblz4.dll

Xtool -c32mb

NOTE. For full decompressing StreamingAssets folder (3.4 gb >> 7.2 gb) set -c2mb

can you help explain it to me?

i am using Diskpan gui how to implement the method you gave?

or can you suggest me an article/video?

I don't understand please don't hate me

Hello everyone! I've tried to compress Cyberpunk 2077 v1.52 HotFix 2 using the following mask in UltraArc v2.9.0.0 R9:

MASK = srep+GLolz/$mscpack=msc+srep+GLolz/$anvilpack=xtool+srep+GLolz/$deflate=precomp+srep+GLolz

-) $anvilpack is for .archive files (i've used XTool_2020 v0.5.3 with Cyberpunk plugin);
-) $deflate=precomp+srep+GLolz is for .pdf, .png and .bin files (precomp version is 0.4.8).The command for precomp I've used is the following:

packcmd = "PRE\PRECOMP\precomp.exe" -d10 -cn -brute -o$$arcpackedfile$$.tmp $$arcdatafile$$.tmp

During decompression, when setup.exe tries to decompress "CP2020_Sourcebook_EN.pdf" file, an "Unarc.dll returned an error code: -1" error appears. If I try to decompress setup.bin file using a simple .bat file, there's no issue.
I don't think that .pdf file is corrupted (it's the second time I've tried to compress the videogame with a CLEAR installation, but the issue is the same). Where am I wrong? Thank for your answers!

Compression method for Far Cry 6?
 

The game is massive 150GB

I believe the method has been already posted for this game a while ago but here it is again as i havent tested it yet as im grabbing it right now.
-mlz4+srep+lolz

ScOOt3r

Far Cry 6 (1.5.0) RUS/ENG Without HDPack

*.dat - xtool (v0.21 + fc6.xtl) + srep + lzma2
79 gb >> 97 gb >> 70 gb >> 45.5 gb

NOTE. Requied liblz4.dll from _libraries folder

i think UltraArc v2.9.0.0 R9 does not support xtool
use DiskSpan_GUI for Xtool

This error happens on a specific file? Maybe CLS settings are wrong.

The problem is not XTool, because the error appears before the decompression of files compressed with XTool.

Yes, the error appears always at a specific file. I use precomp to decompress .pdf files compressed with precomp.

Did you checked the cls.ini which the installer is using? Maybe there is the problem.

To be honest, I don't know which cls precomp settings are ok. I didn't use cls.ini for compression process, nor for decompression. What is strange is that decompression process decompresses some .pdf files, but suddenly gives -1 unarc error (always at same pdf file)

can anyone help explain when lolz, lzma, xtool and anything else in Diskpan Gui by Cesar82 is used?

Or can anyone suggest me something there to explain this?

Not entirely sure what you are asking.

Xtool = precompressor = responsible for decompressing/decrypting the input data. You need to select the correct codec for XTool in order for it to precompress successfully whether this be zlib, lz4 or an oodle library like kraken or mermaid. You can read more about XTool here.

LOLZ = the current best main compressor for game data like textures. LOLZ has support for header detection and raw file detection in order to gain best compression ratio. It's also slow, despite the fact it can be multithreaded. This is a closed source solution by ProFrager. You can learn more about LOLZ here.

LZMA = another type of file compressor, not as good as lolz in terms of compression ratio but immensely faster. Will produce larger output size. This algorithm is open source and built directly into FreeArc so you don't need any external compressors.

thank you :)

Assassin's Creed Valhalla
v1.5.2, 1 language, all DLC

Hi guys, I'm having a bit of trouble with some LZMA streams and I was wondering if anyone can give a couple hints or tips at trying to replicate the compression on the original stream close enough to a point where I can make a HDiffPatch.

Decompressing the streams is not an issue.

I've tried a few different tools, namely plzma and QuickBMS yet neither can produce accurate results.

I have attached a sample below.

stream.lzma = the original compressed stream
stream.decompressed = the decompressed stream

https://tusfiles.com/qszhczawajzi

Thanks!

Assassin's Creed Origins
v1.6.0, 1 language, all DLC

RE8 - XTool's Erase Function
 

"to_be_ripped" folder contents: (2.97 GB)
This will patch out these optional files in a few minutes.

@:( Sad8669
Good attempt at using xtool IO functions, however since most people wouldn't know where these files come from or how to get them, maybe post the database file which can be used to obtain the files to be erased. The database file can be generated by using the find function from your end.
There is an example I made here.

Thanks for heads up, Razor.

I had it in my mind the same day you posted the update. I haven't tested the game or the new update in practice but it should work and i plan on writing a post maybe explaining it and other few things about optional language streams.

and you can just write "Sad" instead of that "8669" and ":(" :D.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Just info)
:D

Redout 2

• *.pak
  
  Code:

  ---

  xtool_redout2+srep+lolz

  ---

• Everything else:
  
  Code:

  ---

  srep+razor

  ---

23.4GB ---> 16.6GB

If you want to make a repack of God Of War and plan to separate voiceovers, add this batch file into your archive and run it after extracting the archive.

(copy text from this paste and save as .bat)

https://paste.ec/raw/ybelA-oU#P-/KOJ...rmyGZdyZvIGZ9b

The game will crash if you try to change language to a voiceover that you don't have installed. This bat will check for whatever languages are installed and add them to the language text file accordingly.

Please note exec\languages\LANGS_GOWA08000.txt must be blank before running that batch file.

You could add break or nul command to clear the file first, then add the content

This command makes the target file blank.

How are EDGE OF THE ABYSS AWAKEN game files compressed and how to decompress them. Unreal engine.

I think you have to use this
https://fileforums.com/showpost.php?...2&postcount=14

I don't have the game, just looked through files with steamdb.

Kao - The Kangaroo
 

Which is Best xtool version to use for getting best precompression!:)

Everything Is For Humanity

• Credits video ripped.

• *.PAK
  
  Code:

  ---

  xzlib+oo2reck+srep+lolz

  ---

• *.mp4
  
  Code:

  ---

  srep

  ---

• Everything else:
  
  Code:

  ---

  srep+razor

  ---

8.9GB ---> 6GB

Takes about 4 hours for me. Use this oodle core: https://bayfiles.com/b9R4F5s9y2/

Resident Evil 2 (RTX Version)

*.pak - xtool v0.53 (zstd+zlib codecs)+srep+lolz
23 gb > 35 gb > 27 gb > 16.8 gb

Rest files - srep+lolz

Final size - 17.02 gb (16.9 gb without russian voice pack)

theHunter: Call of the Wild - Revontuli Coast

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Arcs in Monster Hunter Stories 2 are BlowFish encrypted using key

Monster Hunter Stories 2

100% lossless but NOT MD5 perfect repack.

• Decrypt all game archives with Monster Hunter Stories 2 ARC Decryption Tool

• All files:
  
  Code:

  ---

  xzlib+srep+lolz

  ---

• *.SNGW
  
  Code:

  ---

  oggre

  ---

• 26.7GB ----> 8.5GB

hello do you have to decrypt all the arc files?

Yes