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Read Cryptid’s current README
Cryptid lists its required loaders and dependencies in its project README. Use those links for the release you install.
BALATRO / PLAYER GUIDE
How do I set up Cryptid for Balatro?
Check Cryptid’s own dependencies and installation guide before starting a modded Run.
Open the Cryptid project →
YOUR NEXT DECISION
What does Cryptid need before it will load?
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Install the required parts
Set up Lovely, Steamodded and the dependencies named by Cryptid before adding Cryptid itself. Check that each is in the location specified by its project.
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Troubleshoot from the first failure
If the game will not start, compare the error and the installed versions with Cryptid’s current release notes and issue tracker.
Project instructionsCryptid README and releases ↗
Follow Cryptid’s own release
Cryptid is a community mod. Its current README and release notes name the loaders and dependencies needed for that release; use those links before installing.
Find the first mismatch
If it does not load, check the game build, loader versions, dependency list and folder location one at a time. Cryptid’s issue tracker is the place to compare known errors.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptid part of the base game?
No. Cryptid is a community mod with separate releases and requirements.