While not a save editor, the JABiA Config Editor (available on Nexus Mods) modifies the game’s core config.ini and items.txt. When used with a CPY release, this can override save game values globally.
The internet is full of claims about a "Jagged Alliance Back in Action save game edit mod tool CPY" that is a single .exe with a GUI. Does this exist?
Sort of. There was a Russian tool called JABiA Save Wizard released on RuTracker in 2016. It targeted the SKIDROW and CPY cracks specifically. However, it is now abandonware, triggers antivirus false positives (due to memory patching), and only works on 32-bit saves. jagged alliance back in action save game edit mod tool cpy
The Reality: For a stable, 2025-proof method, the XML conversion method above is the true "mod tool." It works on every version—Steam, GOG, and CPY.
The real power comes from a community-created script that converts your binary .sav file into an editable .xml file. This is the closest thing to a true save game edit mod tool. You edit the XML in Notepad++, then convert it back. While not a save editor, the JABiA Config
This is the core "tool" you need. Jagged Alliance: Back in Action saves are not plain text; they are binary files (.sav). A hex editor lets you manipulate raw bytes.
If you don’t want to raw-edit XML, two excellent fan-made tools exist for Jagged Alliance: Back in Action: Installation for CPY: Most mods expect a Steam installation
If you are serious about modding, ditch save editing and go for full conversion mods. The CPY version supports Community Patch 1.13, but you need to manually merge files.
Best Mods for CPY JABiA:
Installation for CPY:
Most mods expect a Steam installation. For CPY, you must edit the mods.ini file in the game’s root directory. Change SteamInstall=1 to SteamInstall=0.