Before we continue, a word of caution: This process requires a jailbroken or CFW (Custom Firmware) PS3, or a modded Xbox 360 (RGH/JTAG). This article is for educational and archival purposes only.
Here is the standard method for installing WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks-:
Step 1: Obtain the Base Game You need a clean copy of WWE 2K14 (BLUS31147 for US PS3). Install it to your internal HDD via multiman or IRISMAN.
Step 2: Download the Gnarly Repack Archive Find the latest version (typically v3.0 or "Final Cut"). The archive usually contains:
Step 3: Install via Package Manager
Place the .pkg file on the root of a USB drive. On your PS3, navigate to Package Manager > Install Package Files > Standard. Install the DLC.
Step 4: Activate the License
Use a tool like reActPSN to import the .rap file. This licenses the custom DLC as if purchased from PSN. WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks-
Step 5: Inject the Save File
Overwrite your existing WWE 2K14 save with the repack’s provided SAVEDATA. This triggers the hidden assets.
Step 6 (Optional): Texture Replacement
Advanced users replace the textures_dlc30.pac inside the game’s USRDIR folder using FTP. This swaps generic referee models for real wrestlers (like Mike Chioda) and upgrades crowd signs.
This was the headliner. For the first time in a decade, players could control a dedicated "New World Order" faction:
WWE 2K14 deserves better than being forgotten on a dead console. Thanks to the dedicated work of preservationists like Gnarly Repacks, new generations of wrestling fans can experience the peak of the THQ/Yukes engine. They have turned a frustrating, fragmented DLC nightmare into a seamless, portable, and fully-featured classic.
Whether you want to relive the nWo’s takeover of WCW, manage Bruno Sammartino’s legendary title reign, or simply play a wrestling game that feels like wrestling, the Gnarly Repacks version of WWE 2K14 is the absolute definitive edition. Before we continue, a word of caution: This
Final Verdict: 9.5/10. The only thing missing is the online multiplayer (the servers were shut down in 2016, and no repack can fix that). Otherwise, grab your controller, set your emulator, and get ready to hear "Mr. WrestleMania" one more time.
Happy gaming, and watch out for the RKO.
The internet has many options: "ElAmigos," "FitGirl," "Steamunlocked." Why specifically Gnarly Repacks for WWE 2K14?
| Feature | Official Digital (Dead) | Other Repacks | Gnarly Repacks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | nWo DLC Included | No (Delisted) | Often Missing | Yes (Pre-unlocked) | | PS3 Emu Config | N/A | Manual (Takes 2 hrs) | Auto-configured | | CPU Threading Fix | N/A | Crashes on Tag Matches | Stable patch applied | | Install Size | 12 GB | 8 GB (Lossy) | 4.5 GB (Lossless) |
Other repacks often strip out the entrance music videos or down-sample the commentary to save space. Gnarly Repacks keeps the Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and the 1080p rendered video packages from WrestleMania 29. Step 3: Install via Package Manager Place the
As of this report, the Gnarly Repacks are classified as Critically Endangered Digital Media.
Warning: Do not attempt to install bootleg versions of Wave 3 on consoles with a profile dated after 2016. Reports indicate that the “Gnarly Flag” can corrupt WWE 2K16 save data retroactively.
Even veteran modders hit snags. Here are the top fixes for WWE 2K14 - DLC- -Gnarly Repacks- problems:
| Problem | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| Game freezes on "Checking DLC" screen | Your .rap file is missing or corrupted. Reinstall licenses via reActPSN. |
| Invisible wrestlers | Mismatch between DLC patch version and game update. Install the official 1.05 patch BEFORE the repack. |
| Moves don't trigger | Go to Options > Gameplay > Reset All Movesets. The repack’s save file uses a different memory map. |
| Audio missing (no theme songs) | The repack uses custom audio. Download the optional "Gnarly Audio Pack" and install via Bruteforce Save Data. |