A corrupted rr3 character.2.dat usually results in:
Modding Note: To modify this file, one must generally extract the contents, convert the proprietary mesh format into a standard format (like OBJ or FBX) using a converter tool, edit the model, and then repack the binary index. Failure to update the offset table in the header during repacking is the most common cause of game instability. rr3 character.2.dat
Unlike the primary save file (rr3.save.dat or cloud save), character.2.dat holds temporary flags for: A corrupted rr3 character
Fix: This indicates a corrupted .dat file. Uninstall and reinstall RR3 (cloud save will restore progress if linked to Facebook/Apple/Google). Modding Note: To modify this file, one must
In Need for Speed: ProStreet, the loading of rr3 character.2.dat is triggered during:
Short answer: No.
Long answer: The file is checksummed and partially encrypted with a rolling XOR key combined with a custom EA obfuscation layer (similar to the earlier Need for Speed games). Even if you open it in a hex editor, any modification without fixing the checksum will cause the game to redownload the original or crash. Moreover, career progress and cars are stored in separate files – tampering with character.2.dat will only corrupt your display name or customization options.
When you connect to Facebook or Game Center, RR3 downloads low-resolution avatar images from social networks. These are often cached in this .dat file or referenced by it.