Adds autopilot and some other features. Clientside and multiplayer compatible.
It would be best to make sure the host is ok with you using the mod, especially in PVP.
Hosts known to permit use:
- Talon Two
- DirtyMike and the Boys
Hosts known to prohibit use:
- GrayWar
Another list can be found in this mod's post on the nuclear option discord's mod forum.
If you are on linux, add override in steam launch options: WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winhttp=n,b" %command%
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Install latest BepInEx 5.
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always download the win_x64 version (even on linux, since NO runs on wine)
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if you are on linux, add override in steam launch options:
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winhttp=n,b" %command% -
run the game, then quit
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edit BepInEx.cfg in BepInEx/config
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line that says:
HideManagerGameObject = false -
should be changed to:
HideManagerGameObject = true
(mod will not work with this setting off. the config manager will also not work with it off.)
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(Recommended) Install BepInEx Configuration Manager. It is useful for editing settings ingame.
- download BepInEx Configuration Manager
- place extracted folder in BepInEx/plugins. (make sure your folder structure is like the image below)
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Download
com.qwerty1423.NOAutopilot-{version}.7zfrom releases (to the right if you are on pc) and extract theno-autopilot-modfolder. -
Place the extracted
no-autopilot-modfolder into yourBepInEx/plugins/folder. -
Run the game again to generate the config file (for the mod). The mod should work at this point.
folder structure after install (the names and locations are wrong now, but just imagine a no-autopilot-mod folder in plugins)
If you're stuck you can try Primeva 2082 discord's mod install guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16aRWcrkt89YEn9_THwe9Fxo7AYPLE9SYSab_Y929dvE
or ask for help on the nuclear option discord.
There are also more mods available on the discord.
After updates, it is sometimes recommended to regenerate your config file at BepInEx/config/com.qwerty1423.NOAutopilot.cfg by either deleting it or moving it somewhere else and merging your changes with the newer version, because default config may change after an update.
The autopilot can be configured using only the F8 gui window and the map, so F8 is probably the most important keybind to remember.
Leave blank the text boxes that you don't want to be controlled by the autopilot, then click set values.
A more up to date version of the table below is included in one of the tooltips in the GUI, although without the table formatting. Currently only default controls included.
| Action | Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Autopilot | = (Equals) |
Self-explanatory. |
| Toggle Auto-Jammer | / (Slash) |
^^^ |
| Target Alt Small Adjustment | Up / Down Arrow |
Small adjustments (0.1m default) |
| Target Alt Large Adjustment | Left / Right Arrow |
Large adjustments (100m default) |
| Max Climb Rate +/- | PageUp / PageDown |
Limit vertical speed |
| Bank Left/Right | [ and ] |
Adjust roll angle |
| C Crs/R Roll/C Alt/C Roll | ' (Quote) |
clear/reset in that order, one per keystroke |
| Toggle GCAS | \ (Backslash) |
added just in case |
| Toggle autothrottle | ; |
will write current speed to ui/delete it |
| Toggle AP GUI | F8 |
opens/closes the GUI |
Large altitude adjustment key has minimum limit to reduce crashes when sea skimming if the key is accidentally pressed.
Keys and UI colours are configurable in the BepInEx config file. The BepInEx Configuration Manager is recommended for changing PID values and other settings in game.
After installation of the config manager, you can press F1 to bring up the config.
Some of the not features may eventually be implemented.
In order of implementation, earliest first
- wing leveller and altitude hold
- climb/descend to altitude at set rate
- set target roll angle
- HUD autopilot display
- fuel time and range display
- Medusa auto jam on full capacitor (won’t select targets or weapons)
- Auto-GCAS
- simple autopilot GUI
- course hold
- autothrottle
- waypoints
- minor map improvements
- singleplayer fbw disabler
- autoland
In approximate likelihood of implementation order descending.
- yaw control
- nap of the earth flying
- proper helicopter support
- auto take-off
vortex-ap.mp4
Autopilot controls roll and pitch. (helicopters somehow work, but probably require small ascent/descent rate limits). Ascent/descent rate limits and target altitude can be configured with keyboard while flying. Target bank angle can be set so that plane turns in a circle. Should be useful for Medusa, for easier loitering. Large stick inputs will disengage the autopilot.
Displays current settings on the HUD. There is also a GUI that opens with F8 key by default.
PID values can be tuned further if you like, but the defaults should be quite effective. They may not work in all situations or in all aircraft, however. There is no limit to the minimum altitude or maximum altitude, but crashes and engine flameouts may result from flying too low or too high.
Adds an auto jammer for offensive jamming pods, that will jam if capacitor is full (by default). The auto jammer will hit the fire button if there is a target selected and the jammer pods are selected.
Displays fuel time remaining and range. Units use the game's metric/imperial setting.
vortex-gcas.mp4
Will pull up if you are going to hit the ground and warns you a while before. Can be disabled with \ key by default, and can be configured to start disabled. GCAS OFF warning can be disabled as well. If you are making large inputs, it will not pull up.
Video is old, so the chevron indicator is missing.
2026-01-13-wp-testlq.mp4
Right click / shift + right click on the map to make a path, then press equals (to enable autopilot) and F8 (to bring up the UI). Click the nav mode toggle to enable nav mode. Hover mouse over the UI for tooltips. Setting waypoints will work as long as you don't create any yellow unit path lines, so as long as the first unit you have selected is not commandable then you can make a waypoint.
default shortcut is left ctrl + =. Your plane will attempt to land itself. uses the logic that AI planes use to land. only works for planes.
prerequisites
- .NET SDK 10 something
- game files
steps
- clone the repo, cd no-autopilot-mod, checkout a release version.
- maybe change path to nuclear option directory in the
.csproj(will have to fix this later) dotnet build -c Release
PS the code is terrible, it really needs a rewrite.