Some game settings can be changed by editing JSON files in server save folders and elsewhere in the game directory. While players are free to experiment with these files, not all settings can be changed using this method. Changing some settings may produce unintended effects or may even prevent you from loading your game altogether. If this occurs, then you may need to revert the changes you made.
The best practice when making changes would be to copy the current settings file, and then rename it so that you can revert back to it if needed. If a backup is not available, you can generate a new one with the instructions below.
How to generate new JSON files for corrupted global settings files:
- Right-click the game in your Steam library and select Manage > Browse local files
- Go to VRISING_Data > StreamingAssets > Settings
- Delete, move, or rename the altered settings file
- In Steam library, select Manage > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files
ServerHostSettings.JSON and ServerGameSettings.JSON in saves folders:
Server settings files in save folders cannot be generated again by verifying integrity of game files. Best practice when editing these files would be to create a back up in order to revert changes that do not allow you to load the server. If you do not have a backup file, then you can use files from other saves as a reference to fix errors manually.
Manually editing files with formatting errors:
Game settings JSON files usually become corrupt and unreadable for the game if the formatting is wrong. Missing symbols like "," or "{" can prevent the game from reading these files. Broken UI or jumbled text in the Continue game menu is a sign that your ServerHostSettings.JSON and ServerGameSettings.JSON files may have errors.
The developers are working to resolve the issues that break the UI as well as provide more feedback to players as to which file is causing the problem.