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Ultimate ASI Loader

Ultimate ASI Loader is a Windows proxy DLL for loading custom .asi libraries into games that use supported Win32 or Win64 DLLs, including Direct3D, DirectInp…

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5.9
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What Ultimate ASI Loader is

Ultimate ASI Loader is a Windows proxy DLL for loading custom .asi libraries into games that use supported Win32 or Win64 DLLs, including Direct3D, DirectInput, audio, and XInput. Modders install it in a game directory, usually as dinput8.dll, or rename it to another supported DLL name. Plugin files can go in the game root or in scripts, plugins, or update folders. When needed, configuration can be set in global.ini in the scripts or plugins folder, or in an INI named after the selected DLL. An update folder can provide replacement game files while keeping originals untouched; removing the folder reverts those changes. Other options include forwarding to a renamed original DLL, d3d8to9 support when named d3d8.dll, and crash minidumps and logs. The 32-bit build retains a legacy windowed-mode feature using wndmode.ini. Win32 and Win64 builds are described, and the repository lists an MIT license. The loader is free.

Good

  • Free, with Win32 and Win64 builds.
  • Loads ASI plugins into supported games.
  • Supports plugins in several game folders.
  • Can generate crash minidumps and logs.
  • Update folder changes can be reverted by removing it.

Watch out

  • Windows only.
  • No load-order control or mod profiles.
  • No dependency handling.
  • Legacy windowed-mode feature is limited to the 32-bit build.

Who it suits

It suits game modders who want to load ASI plugins into supported Windows games. It is also relevant to users who need its supported DLL-based loading method.

Verdict

Ultimate ASI Loader provides a configurable way to load ASI plugins in supported Windows games. Its listed mod-management features do not include load-order control, profiles, or dependency handling.

Plans and prices

From Ultimate ASI Loader's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Ultimate ASI LoaderFreeASI plugin loading for supported Windows game DLLs

The facts

Each one read from Ultimate ASI Loader's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Configuration
When configuration is needed, global.ini can be placed in the scripts or plugins folder, and the selected DLL name can also be used for the INI filename.checked 5 Oct 2026
Crash diagnostics
It can generate crash minidumps and logs when a CrashDumps folder is created beside the loader DLL, and this can be disabled with an INI option.checked 5 Oct 2026
Direct3D compatibility
The loader includes d3d8to9 support, enabled through global.ini, when the loader is named d3d8.dll.checked 5 Oct 2026
Download builds
The release instructions describe Win32 and Win64 builds and note that NoPDB archives are smaller binaries without debug symbols.checked 5 Oct 2026
File overrides
The update folder can provide replacement game files while allowing the original files to remain untouched; removing the folder reverts the change.checked 5 Oct 2026
Installation
Installation consists of placing the DLL in the game directory, usually as dinput8.dll, or renaming it to another supported DLL name.checked 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The documented use is for game modders who want to load ASI plugins into supported Windows games.checked 5 Oct 2026
Legacy feature
The 32-bit build has a legacy windowed-mode feature that uses a wndmode.ini file and settings that may need adjustment for each game.checked 5 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists an MIT license.checked 5 Oct 2026
Original DLL forwarding
For many supported DLL names, the original DLL can be loaded after renaming it to a Hooked.dll filename; the README says this is optional for binkw32.dll and vorbisFile.dll.checked 5 Oct 2026
Plugin locations
ASI files can be placed in the game root directory or in the scripts, plugins, or update folder.checked 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
Ultimate ASI Loader is a proxy DLL that loads custom .asi libraries into a game process.checked 5 Oct 2026
Supported games
It adds ASI plugin loading to games that use supported Win32 or Win64 libraries, including Direct3D, DirectInput, audio, and XInput DLLs.checked 5 Oct 2026
Total conversions
Since version 7.9.0, multiple existing overload folders can be configured for a total conversion selector dialog.checked 5 Oct 2026

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