This patch addresses three major technical hurdles experienced by the PC community:
: Block the game's .exe file in your system's firewall to prevent it from attempting to connect to 2K's servers, which can cause startup issues with unofficial versions. Critical Warning: Mod Compatibility
: Locate and run Setup.exe found within the extracted folder. Direct the installation path to your main WWE 2K16 game directory. wwe 2k16 update v101codex install
Ensure your hardware meets these standards before applying the update for optimal results: WWE 2K16 system requirements - Can You RUN It
: The installer often includes both the update and available DLC packs simultaneously. Ensure your hardware meets these standards before applying
Installing Update v1.01 can or prevent the game from launching if mods are already installed.
: Significantly reduces the time spent on loading screens across all machine specs. Note that this increases the memory footprint for those screens. Note that this increases the memory footprint for
To successfully install this update, you must already have the base game installed on your system.
: For those wishing to use mods with v1.01, it is necessary to create a "dummy" chunkcache.bin file to bypass the game's new restrictions.
: Fixes a crash during custom superstar entrances that featured simultaneous video effects and pyrotechnics. Installation Guide for WWE 2K16 Update v1.01-CODEX