Bug: Unable to open Final Fantasy 16 using the launcher

[werdsdsad2]

[Reloaded] - LoadTime: 3ms
[Reloaded] Loaded via: C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Reloaded-II\Loader\x64\Bootstrapper\Reloaded.Mod.Loader.Bootstrapper.dll
[Reloaded] Current Process Location: D:\迅雷云盘\FINAL FANTASY XVI\ffxvi.exe
[Reloaded] Loading 12 Mod(s).
Updating Config w/ HasExports & CanUnload.
[Reloaded]
[Reloaded] Loading: Library: Reloaded.Memory.Sigscan for Reloaded II
[Reloaded] - AppId : Reloaded.Memory.SigScan.ReloadedII
[Reloaded] - Location: C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Reloaded-II\Mods\Reloaded.Memory.SigScan.ReloadedII\ModConfig.json
[Reloaded] - LoadTime: 17ms
Updating Config w/ HasExports & CanUnload.
[ff16.utility.modloader] Game Version: 1.03
[Reloaded]
[Reloaded] Loading: Final Fantasy XVI / 16 Mod Loader
[Reloaded] - AppId : ff16.utility.modloader
[Reloaded] - Location: C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Reloaded-II\Mods\ff16.utility.modloader\ModConfig.json
[ff16.utility.modloader] by Nenkai

• https://github.com/Nenkai
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  [ff16.utility.modloader] Initializing...
  [ff16.utility.modloader] SteamAPI dll does not appear to be original (pirated copy?) - this may not be supported and could prevent the game from booting.
  [ff16.utility.modloader] Attempting to disable anti-debug..
  [R-II SteamHook] SteamAPI_RestartAppIfNecessary hooked successfully.
  [R-II SteamHook] SteamAPI_IsSteamRunning hooked successfully.
  [R-II SteamHook] Application not found in any Steam library. Recommend dropping a steam_appid.txt yourself.
  [Reloaded] Setting Up Hooks (Async) | Time: 137ms

[Sewer56]

CC @Nenkai

[Nenkai]

[ff16.utility.modloader] SteamAPI dll does not appear to be original (pirated copy?) - this may not be supported and could prevent the game from booting.

[Sewer56]

Pretty much that. Blame the GitHub App for me noticing that. Am real tired, rough 1.5 weeks.

[myemailisawesome989-star]

Found a fix

[pmpakogiannis-hash]

hi guys, can you share the fix?

[myemailisawesome989-star]

Im assuming your using a fit girl version?

[myemailisawesome989-star]

Are you having the same issue as the OP?

[pmpakogiannis-hash]

hI @myemailisawesome989-star. Thanks for getting back so quick. U are right. I don't know if I should be ashamed of that and given I'm also new to github community I'm not really familiar with your ethics. I dev strategies on PineScript. Crypto related. If you could assist with the issue I would be so so grateful. I looked up everywhere it seems here's the right place

[pmpakogiannis-hash]

I thought of downloading the clean steam files from cs rin to get the steamapi file and then paste it in game folder after moving it to steamapps. I'm worried that it won't work but it's worth the time. I didn't get the chance to look it up due to work. I'm looking forward for any updates. Thank you again!

[myemailisawesome989-star]

I also used a fit girl version so I'm not judging.

[myemailisawesome989-star]

So your thought process was exactly what mine was. The fix was downloading the free demo on steam. Copy both files in question from the fit girl folder and the demo folder. All your doing is swapping in the demo files boot the mod loader and it should go all the way but not load the game. Once it finishes just replace the 2 files with the original from fit girl and run the game normal. Worked for me however I only did cosmetic mods.

[pmpakogiannis-hash]

That's gold. Thank you very very much for confirming and explaining. I hope this comes in handy for anyone else dealing with the same!

[pmpakogiannis-hash]

Fix by @myemailisawesome989-star,

I downloaded the DEMO and grabbed the file so you don't have to.

!Before you continue with the steps make sure you save your already existing "steam_api64.dll" file from your FFXVI Installation Folder somewhere safe.

• Download steam_api64.zip file at the bottom of this post.

• Extract ZIP, copy and paste it's content to your FFXVI Installation Folder

• Open Mod Loader, select your desired Mods (Red Cross for them to be enabled) and select Launch Application!

• Your Mod Loader will load the mods and once done your game WON'T start just yet.

• Go back to your installation folder and paste the ORIGINAL "steam_api64.dll" we saved earlier.

• Now run the game normally via your desktop-shortcut. (Don't try to open game using "Launch Application" from Mod loader)

• To verify it worked, at the bottom right of your game main menu page you should see the mods installed.

Kudos!

steam_api64 .zip