Honey Select 2 Character Mods

Modding in Honey Select 2 (HS2) revolves around a "softmod" system that allows you to add content without altering original game files

. This approach makes it easier to manage hundreds of community-made assets, from high-fidelity character cards to realistic skin shaders. Core Modding Formats

HS2 uses specific file types to handle character modifications: Character Cards (.png):

These are special image files containing all the data for a specific character. You can simply drop these into the UserData\chara\female folder to load them in-game. Zipmods (.zipmod): honey select 2 character mods

These packed files add new clothing, hairstyles, and items. Unlike standard archives, they should be extracted; they are placed directly in the mods\MyMods folder for the Sideloader plugin to read. Plugins (.dll):

These modify game behavior (e.g., adding more accessory slots or changing physics) and are installed in the BepInEx\Plugins Essential Plugins for Character Modding

To properly load advanced character mods, certain "base" and "essential" plugins are required: Modding in Honey Select 2 (HS2) revolves around

The foundation that allows all other mods and plugins to function. Sideloader: Enables the game to recognize and load Advanced Bone Modifier (ABMX): Adds deep customization for body and face proportions. Material Editor:

Allows real-time editing of textures, shaders, and material properties like skin shininess or transparency. Overlay Mods:

Lets you apply custom tattoos or makeup "overlays" directly to the character’s skin. Visual and Graphic Enhancements These are textures applied "over" the character model

Many character mods focus on pushing the game's visual limits:

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These are textures applied "over" the character model. Modders use overlays to create complex body tattoos, skin details, or clothing textures that would be impossible to make using the in-game sliders. These require the Overlay Mod plugin to function.

Most high-end modders host their work on Patreon (free after a few weeks, usually) and preview on Pixiv.