CPK vs Sider: What Is the Difference?

The difference is mainly how game assets are packaged and loaded. A mod advertised as Sider-ready usually has loose files organised in a folder; a CPK is a packaged archive.

1. 01

   Check what you downloaded

   A .cpk file is a packaged mod. A Sider face is commonly supplied in a numbered folder containing model and texture assets.

2. 02

   Choose the correct installation instructions

   Use the installation method that your specific game build and patch supports.

3. 03

   Check load order and IDs

   Both approaches can fail if an outdated ID or conflicting mod overrides the correct files.

4. 04

   If you need a conversion

   Extract and rebuild assets using the correct tools and folder structure for your edition, and test in-game. Creator permission may be needed before redistributing a conversion.