Disclaimer: This article is for educational and archival purposes only. Modifying game files may violate the software's End User License Agreement (EULA). Distributing or bypassing copyright protections (DRM) is illegal in many jurisdictions. This guide assumes you own a legal copy of the game.
If you are simply looking to cheat, use Cheat Engine. If you want to actually mod the game (change weapon damage, sector loot), you need to unpack the .res files—which works perfectly on the CPY version. Jagged alliance back in action save game edit mod tool CPY
Happy hunting, mercenary. Try not to give Ivan 200 Strength; he will break the space-time continuum. Disclaimer: This article is for educational and archival
Instead, the "mod tool" for save editing is actually (like HxD) or a JSON/XML editor . Why not a GUI tool? Most community tools for this game (like the JABIA Mod Manager ) focus on unpacking the .res resource files. For save editing, you are manipulating raw data. How to manually edit your save (CPY compatible) Step 1: Locate the file. Inside your save folder, you will see Save001.sav (or similar). Back this file up. This guide assumes you own a legal copy of the game
For fans of hardcore tactical strategy, Jagged Alliance: Back in Action (the 2012 remake of the classic JA2 ) remains a beloved, if punishing, experience. However, even veteran mercenaries sometimes want to skip the grind—whether that means maxing out cash for the best AIM mercs or giving your custom IMP soldier god-like stats.