# Getting Started

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**P4G CEP was finalized on 19 April 2025.**

The pack still works, but it will no longer receive updates or support.\
Information on these pages may be outdated.

See the [**Final Release FAQ**](https://p4g.cep.one/final-release) for more information.
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**p4g.cep.one will go offline on 31 December 2026.**

**P4G CEP will still be available for download on GameBanana and Nexus Mods.**\
**A complete archive of this site is now included with the project.**
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## Requirements

* A registered installation of **64-bit Windows 11** or newer
  * [**Windows 10** will no longer be supported **October 2025**](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-of-support)

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P4G CEP is also available for the **Steam Deck**.

Open the **p4g-cep-deck-docs.wacz** file for installation instructions.
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* An unmodified installation of [**Persona 4 Golden**](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1113000/) from Steam
  * Only English **text** language is supported
  * Both English and Japanese **voices** are supported
* At least **7 GB of free space** on your hard drive

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The following platforms are not supported:

* **Console** releases of P4 or P4G
* The **Microsoft Store / PC Game Pass** release of P4G
* **Mac** or **Linux** desktop PCs
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We do not provide support for pirated copies of the game.
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## Launch P4G

* Before going any further,  launch P4G on your PC through **Steam**.
* Once you reach the title screen, quit the game.

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This step serves two purposes:

* If this is your first time launching P4G, it ensures the game runs OK on your PC.
* If it has been a while since you last played P4G, launching the game will refresh your **Denuvo DRM** activation token. Playing with mods before obtaining an active Denuvo token can make the game refuse to launch.
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## Show File Extensions

By default, Windows Explorer hides the extensions of file types it recognizes (.EXE, .PNG, etc.).

It's important that these be visible when setting up mods or asking for support, so we will make sure Windows always shows file extensions for all file types.

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* Open a **File Explorer** window (it doesn't matter where).
* Click the **View** button at the top of the window.
* Click **Show > File name extensions**.

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* Open a **File Explorer** window (it doesn't matter where).
* Click the **View** tab at the top of the window.
* Check the box labelled **File name extensions** if it is not checked already.

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## Upgrade from Older P4G CEP

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If this is your first time using P4G CEP, skip this step.
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If you are upgrading from an older version of P4G CEP, you will need to delete some legacy modding files to make way for the new ones.

Follow the instructions below based on what version of P4G CEP you were using before:

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* Follow the instructions in [**Upgrade P4G CEP**](https://p4g.cep.one/upgrade/upgrade) to get the latest v13 mods.
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### **Delete Old Reloaded II + Setup Folders**

* Open your old **P4G Mods** folder.
* Delete the **.Reloaded II** folder and **Setup** folder inside.

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### Moving On

On the next page, make sure to choose the following tab:

* **I already have a P4G Mods folder**
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### **Delete Old Reloaded II + Setup Folders**

* Open your old **P4G Mods** folder.
* Delete the **.Reloaded II** folder and **Setup** folder inside.

![](https://152149641-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MfLyHlgiVPp3jfPg3ha%2Fuploads%2FRVzOo5Sxl9eMJtSVyULw%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=45961491-cefc-4f0b-8520-8a1cb6bfa25f)

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**Aemulus Package Manager** is no longer used for modding P4G on PC - we now use a new mod loader called **Persona Essentials** that works with all of the PC Persona games directly through Reloaded II.

Keep your **Aemulus** folder if you are still using it to mod Persona 5 Strikers or one of the console/emulated Persona games; otherwise, you can delete it.
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### Moving On

On the next page, make sure to choose the following tab:

* **I already have a P4G Mods folder**
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### Delete Old Folders

Delete the following old folders, if you have them:

* **Reloaded-II**
* **Aemulus Package Manager**

### **Moving On**

On the next page, make sure to choose the following tab:

* **I don't have a P4G Mods folder**
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## Moving On

* Click the button at the bottom of the page to move to the next section, **Download and Prepare**.

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[download-and-prepare](https://p4g.cep.one/install/download-and-prepare)
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