> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://p4g.cep.one/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://p4g.cep.one/install/reloaded-ii.md).

# Reloaded II

P4G CEP includes a pre-configured version of the **Reloaded II** mod injector. 

Reloaded II is an [**open-source**](/resources/source-code.md) program that injects our mods into P4G using a mod loader named **Persona Essentials**.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Reloaded II is powerful software that enables arbitrary/custom code execution.\
**Never** add a mod to Reloaded II unless you trust the creator.

Every mod used in P4G CEP is [**open-source**](/resources/source-code.md#reloaded-ii) and made by trusted community members.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Important Terms</summary>

* [**Reloaded II**](https://reloaded-project.github.io/Reloaded-II/): A universal modding tool used by many different games.\
  Best known for being the modding backbone of several 3D Sonic games.
* [**Persona Essentials**](https://sewer56.dev/p5rpc.modloader/)**:** A mod that can load other Persona PC mods while the game is running, without directly replacing the game files.
* **Mod injection**: Adding modified files or information to a game while it plays, without changing the original game files. Also known as **mod loading**.
* [**Tiny Fixes 64**](https://gamebanana.com/mods/422892)**:** A mod that uses Inaba EXE Patcher to fix several small bugs.
* [**Inaba Exe Patcher**](https://github.com/TekkaGB/Inaba-Exe-Patcher)**:** A mod that can modify the content of the **P4G.exe** executable before the game starts, without permanently altering the file.

</details>

## First Launch

* Open your **P4G-Mods\\\_Reloaded-II** folder.
* Launch **Reloaded-II.exe** (you'll have to scroll down a bit).

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Make sure to launch **Reloaded-II.exe** and not **Reloaded-II32.exe**.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/vcmEFv7fSZPXagU9O93P" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<details>

<summary>A window called "Update Available" or "Mod Updates Available" appeared.</summary>

<figure><img src="/files/5SWDOGiLuZrNDrgnyhNG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Select **Update** or **Download** and wait for the download to complete.
* If the Reloaded II program updated, it will automatically close and restart itself.

</details>

<details>

<summary>A window called "Reloaded II Tutorial" appeared.</summary>

* Select **Skip the Tutorial** to close the window.

</details>

Your Reloaded II window should look like this when you first launch the program:

<figure><img src="/files/PHgbOLLhDtWfhY18Q8Ub" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Set Executable Path

Reloaded II needs to know where the **P4G.exe** executable is so it can launch the game and inject our mods with Persona Essentials.

### Select P4G

* Select the **Persona 4 Golden** game icon on the left side of the Reloaded II window.

<figure><img src="/files/JoIximLfOomZAudXEgXT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You'll now be in the **Configure Mods** window for Persona 4 Golden:

<figure><img src="/files/c1ZmMJimenFVyVFE4MTa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Open Application Settings

* Under the **Main** section on the left side of the window, select **Edit Application**.

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You'll now be in the **Edit Application** window for P4G.&#x20;

* Behold the protagonist's ***dreamy*** face.

<figure><img src="/files/qxjsE49okHzRZgos0NRA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Update File Path

* Select the **Update** button to update the file path to start browsing for **P4G.exe**.

<figure><img src="/files/nnL1P1e5Zu9aN8nes1E3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

A file picker window will open.

* Navigate to **P4G.exe** in your **Persona 4 Golden** game folder.

{% hint style="info" %}
Remember, your path to **P4G.exe** might not be the same as the one in the picture!

Refer back to [**Locate P4G.exe**](https://p4g.cep.one/install/pages/-MfMIn7IJjCzuT-uAp-9#locate-p4g.exe) if you have forgotten your folder path.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/8KB1CGvmZb8NEzZF3XkO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Select **P4G.exe**, then click **Open** in the bottom-right corner.

![](/files/YK5vT0nh89qNrynO9waG)

* Double-check that line next to the Update button shows your path to **P4G.exe**.

<figure><img src="/files/vsslputiNeNr3pbaBuB7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Moving On

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[Customize Mods](/install/customize-mods.md)
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