R2API_Networking

⭐ — (14 endorsements) 📥 759,122 downloads 📌 v1.0.4 📅 12/18/2022
🟡 Updated this year

By RiskofThunder · Libraries

⬇ Download Mod Source: Thunderstore ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/19/2025 📅 Created: 12/18/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #21 of 62 Libraries mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Networking API around the Unity UNet Low Level API (LLAPI)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

R2API_Networking is a library submodule for Risk of Rain 2 modding that provides a networking API around Unity's UNet Low Level API, allowing mod creators to register custom network messages and commands. It's part of the R2API framework, split from the main DLL, and is essential for multiplayer mods. With 14 endorsements and 759k downloads, it's a niche but widely used dependency.

✨ Key Features

Provides a networking API around Unity UNet Low Level API (LLAPI) for mod creators.
Allows mod creators to register their own network messages and commands.
Includes a tutorial link for usage examples.
Split from the main R2API.dll into its own submodule for modularity.
Updated for Alloyed Collective compatibility.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive download count (759k) shows it's a critical dependency for many mods.
  • Part of the trusted RiskofThunder R2API framework, ensuring reliability.
  • Actively maintained with recent updates (last updated 2025-11-19).

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (14) relative to downloads, suggesting it's a behind-the-scenes library rather than a user-facing mod.
  • Requires R2API core to function, adding an extra dependency for mod users.
  • Limited to mod developers; end users won't see direct benefits without other mods.
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for Risk of Rain 2 mod developers who need to add custom networking to their mods, especially for multiplayer features. It's also for players who install mods that depend on R2API_Networking, as it's a required library. If you're just a player, you'll likely never interact with it directly.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're a mod developer, check the linked tutorial to understand how to register network messages.
  • Ensure you have the latest R2API core installed, as this submodule depends on it.
  • When distributing your mod, list R2API_Networking as a dependency so players know to install it.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Thunderstore Mods
Author
RiskofThunder
Version
1.0.4
Downloads
759,122
Endorsements
14
Category
Libraries
Created
12/18/2022
Updated
11/19/2025
Tags
Libraries

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