Download and Prepare

Set up modding folders and install prerequisite runtimes.

Download P4G CEP

Download the latest version of P4G CEP now if you haven't already.

Site

Link

Download from GameBanana

https://gamebanana.com/mods/download/50961

Download from Nexus Mods

https://www.nexusmods.com/persona4golden/mods/11?tab=files

Set Up P4G-Mods Folder

We will use a dedicated directory for our P4G modding tools. If you ever need to create a file backup, take a screenshot, or write down a note, save it in this folder to stay organized.

Important Terms

  • P4G-Mods folder: A unified folder for your P4G modding setup.

    There are four folders in the P4G-Mods folder:

    • _Reloaded-II: This folder contains the Reloaded II mod loader. You'll learn more about it soon!

    • Backups: Use this folder to store any important files or folders you want to save.

    • Notes: Use this folder to store any information you think is worth keeping.

    • Setup: Use this folder to store the prerequisite runtimes your modding tools need.

Prepare P4G-Mods Folder

  • Unzip your downloaded P4G CEP archive.

  • Open the unzipped archive and locate the P4G-Mods folder inside.

Copy P4G-Mods Folder

What you do next depends on whether you already have a P4G-Mods folder from a previous P4G CEP installation on your PC.

The old folder may be named P4G Mods (with a space) instead of P4G-Mods.

  • Move the P4G-Mods folder to a suitable location on your PC.

We recommend creating a new top-level directory such as C:\Mods and placing your P4G-Mods folder inside it.

Double-check your folder path!

Make sure your P4G-Mods folder is NOT in any of these locations:

  • OneDrive

  • Program Files / Program Files (x86)

  • The Downloads, Documents, or Desktop folders

  • The Music, Pictures, or Videos folders

  • Any Steam or Steam library folder

  • The Persona 4 Golden game folder

If your P4G-Mods folder is in one of these locations, you must move it to a different location before continuing. As mentioned above, we recommend C:\Mods.

Install Prerequisites

Do not skip this step, even if you've already done this before!

These runtimes get updated regularly with performance and security fixes.

The Persona Prerequisite Installer can automatically download and install these prerequisites for you, but it is now separately maintained by MadMax1960.

If you use it and something doesn't work, you will need to follow these manual installation instructions or go to MadMax1960 for support.

There are a few core runtime libraries that our modding tools require to run. We'll install them now.

Important Terms

  • Runtime: A library of functions and instructions that your PC executes while a program is running. Many games and programs share the same common runtimes.

  • Visual C++: Microsoft's version of the C++ programming language.

  • .NET: A free cross-platform software framework by Microsoft.

Download Prerequisites

Reloaded II regularly updates its prerequisites, so these instructions may be outdated.

Check the Reloaded II website and GitHub repository for up-to-date information.

  • Download these prerequisites to your P4G-Mods\Setup folder:

Prerequisite
File Name

.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows x64)

windowsdesktop-runtime-9.0.##-win-x64.exe

.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows x86)

windowsdesktop-runtime-9.0.##-win-x86.exe

Visual C++ Redistributable (Windows x64)

vc_redist.x64.exe

Visual C++ Redistributable (Windows x86)

vc_redist.x86.exe

Make sure you are downloading the Windows versions of each prerequisite and that you download both the x64 and x86 versions. You should have 4 EXE files when you are done.

Install Prerequisites

  • Open your P4G-Mods\Setup directory and run VC_redist.x64.exe.

  • Once the installer window appears (it may take a few seconds), follow the on-screen instructions to install the runtime.

  • Repeat the above instructions for the rest of the prerequisites in the Setup folder:

    • Visual C++ Redistributable (x86)

    • .NET 9 Desktop Runtime (x64)

    • .NET 9 Desktop Runtime (x86)

Once all four prerequisites are installed, you're ready to move on.

Moving On

Steam and P4G

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