: To maintain historical accuracy for Season Mode, some modern characters (like Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, and Chris Benoit) are disabled in Season Mode but remain fully playable in Exhibition Mode .
Example technical mod components (for advanced users)
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It replaces the nWo storyline—or augments the roster—to simulate the famous 2001 angle where The Alliance (WCW and ECW) attempted to take over the WWF. In the original game, the roster was strictly WWF superstars. This mod injects missing legends who were absent from the official release, creating the ultimate crossover roster.
: Uses PCSX2’s texture replacement features to add accurate 2001-era attires, such as Kane’s 1999/2001 masks and updated ring gear for Triple H and The Rock.
This paper is structured as follows: Section 2 outlines the technical architecture of SYS that enabled modding. Section 3 describes the three-phase methodology of the Invasion Mod. Section 4 analyzes the narrative and aesthetic choices made by modders. Section 5 explores the cultural legacy of the mod within the wrestling game community. Section 6 concludes with implications for game preservation.