OpenRCT2 Plugin Development

Develop plugins (scripts) for OpenRCT2 using JavaScript/TypeScript to extend the game with custom windows, game actions, event hooks, and multiplayer features.

Overview

OpenRCT2 plugins run in Duktape (ES5 runtime). Key capabilities:

• JavaScript/TypeScript - ES5 compatible, use transpilers for ES6+
• Game Actions - Multiplayer-synchronized state mutations
• UI Windows - Custom windows with widgets
• Hooks - Subscribe to game events
• Network API - TCP sockets for localhost communication
• Hot Reload - Real-time plugin development

Plugin Directory

Place .js files in the plugin directory: