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* the SOMA Level Editor, named <code>LevelEditor.exe</code>;
 
* the SOMA Level Editor, named <code>LevelEditor.exe</code>;
 
* the SOMA Mod Launcher, named <code>ModLauncher.exe</code> or <code>ModLauncher_NoSteam.exe</code>; and
 
* the SOMA Mod Launcher, named <code>ModLauncher.exe</code> or <code>ModLauncher_NoSteam.exe</code>; and
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* a plain-text or code editor for editing <code>.cfg</code>, <code>.hpc</code>, and <code>.hps</code> files.
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* a plain-text or code editor for editing <code>.cfg</code>, <code>.hpc</code>, and <code>.hps</code> files. Recommendtaion: Use '''Visual Studio Code''' with the '''HPL3 Language Tools''' extension.
  
 
The SOMA executables are normally in the game's installation folder. Launch ''SOMA'' and <code>LevelEditor.exe</code> once before continuing. This creates any per-user folders the tools require and confirms that both programs can start.
 
The SOMA executables are normally in the game's installation folder. Launch ''SOMA'' and <code>LevelEditor.exe</code> once before continuing. This creates any per-user folders the tools require and confirms that both programs can start.

Latest revision as of 12:52, 30 July 2026

  1. Prepare Your Tools
  2. Create and Launch Your Mod
  3. Configure the Level Editor
  4. Edit Your First Map
  5. Add Your First Script
  6. Test, Debug, and Continue

This step confirms that the game and the two tools needed for the first mod are available.

Before you begin

You need:

  • a working installation of SOMA;
  • the SOMA Level Editor, named LevelEditor.exe;
  • the SOMA Mod Launcher, named ModLauncher.exe or ModLauncher_NoSteam.exe; and
  • a plain-text or code editor for editing .cfg, .hpc, and .hps files. Recommendtaion: Use Visual Studio Code with the HPL3 Language Tools extension.

The SOMA executables are normally in the game's installation folder. Launch SOMA and LevelEditor.exe once before continuing. This creates any per-user folders the tools require and confirms that both programs can start.

Note icon.png You do not need to install a separate map editor. The HPL3 editors are included with SOMA.

Checkpoint

You are ready for Step 2 when:

  • SOMA reaches its main menu;
  • LevelEditor.exe opens; and
  • you can locate the game's mods folder.

If it does not work

If an executable is missing or does not start, repair or verify the SOMA installation through the store from which you installed it. Do this before copying mods or changing configuration files.

For an overview of the available documentation, see SOMA Modding and SOMA Level Design.

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