The "UPD" iteration refers to a significant revision—often community-driven—that patches bugs, adds support for newer Vulkan extensions (like VK_KHR_ray_tracing), and improves stability on Windows 11 and Linux via Wine/Proton.
| Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | | Captures and extracts meshes from the game's memory. | | Texture Extraction | Rips textures and materials from the game's active graphics pipeline. | | Vulkan API Support | Specifically designed to work with games rendered using the Vulkan API. | | Compatibility with Newer Emulators | Works with modern emulators like CEMU (Wii U) and RPCS3 (PS3). | | Supports Other Modern Render Methods | Besides Vulkan and OpenGL, it can handle some newer rendering pipelines. | | Uses the .nr File Format | Saves ripped data in the .nr (Ninja Ripper) format, making it compatible with existing plugins and workflows. | | OpenGL Tool Included | The Patreon subscription also grants access to a separate tool for ripping games that use the OpenGL API. | vulkan ripper upd
: Coverage for legacy and current-generation Windows games. The "UPD" iteration refers to a significant revision—often
(PlayStation 3) to extract high-fidelity assets from console-exclusive titles. Developer Utilities | | Vulkan API Support | Specifically designed
VulkanRipper is an experimental utility designed to extract 3D assets—specifically meshes, geometry, and textures—from applications and games that primarily use the Vulkan API
Before the , most modders relied on tools for DirectX 11 or legacy OpenGL. However, modern AAA titles (like Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, Starfield , and The Last of Us Part I ) have shifted heavily toward Vulkan due to its cross-platform efficiency.