If you receive a file named something like WWE_HCTP_UNLOCKED.ps2, you must rename it to:
Caution: Back up your original memory card files first.
In WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain, the following must normally be unlocked via gameplay: If you receive a file named something like
A legitimate 100% save exists and can be created by finishing Season mode 16 times (each WWE/World title path) and completing all Challenge mode objectives. However, some “patched” saves go further—unlocking debug items, cutscene characters, or even hidden wrestlers like Masked Kane (unused model).
Thus, “patched” in the keyword implies the save file has been hex-edited or modified with a tool like PS2 Save Builder or MyMC to bypass normal game logic. Caution: Back up your original memory card files first
The keyword mentions “saved game state,” but let’s clarify for your gaming health.
| Feature | Memory Card File (.ps2) | Emulator Save State (.p2s) | |---------|------------------------|------------------------------| | Permanent? | Yes – survives emulator updates. | No – breaks after major PCSX2 version changes. | | Compatibility | Works across all PCSX2 versions (1.6, 1.7, nightly). | Version-dependent. A save state from 1.6 often fails on 1.7. | | Corruption risk | Low – PS2 native format. | High – one wrong F3 load can freeze. | | Sharing | Easy – just share the .ps2 file. | Difficult – requires matching emulator build. | A legitimate 100% save exists and can be
Verdict: Always prioritize the memory card file. Use save states only for temporary match restarts.