Fullscreen Theme for Playnite
To modify the theme :
- It is essential to download the "Theme Options" addon by Artem Shpynov.
A huge thank you to him for developing this addon.
He has done an exceptional job, and I encourage you to thank him on his GitHub page.
-"Theme Options" allows you to customize fullscreen theme options on Playnite.
The options integrated by the theme developer are directly accessible through the addon in Fullscreen or Desktop, avoiding the need to manually modify theme files.
Enjoy a Playnite interface that effortlessly adapts to your tastes with the extensive customization possibilities offered by Theme Options.
Theme Options addon Github : https://github.com/ashpynov/ThemeOptions
For filter icons to appear correctly, the filter name and icon.png name must match !
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To modify the icons (those located at the bottom of the screen), open: [Aniki Remix\Icons\Filter], choose and rename (or add) any .png with the name corresponding to your filters ( Filter: "my games" = "my games.png").
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For source icons: (those located at the Top of the screen), the folder is [Aniki Remix\Icons\Source].
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To modify menu navigation audio files access the [Aniki Remix\Audio] folder. You must rename your file exactly as the file you wish to replace. To disable these sounds, rename or delete the audio files.
Before you begin, make sure to have the following Add-on installed for an optimal theme experience.
To download them, go to settings by clicking on the Playnite icon shaped like a controller, located at the top left. Then, select "Add-on" and go to the "Browse" tab at the bottom to search for the extensions.
Recommended extensions:
Generic:
ExtraMetadataLoader (For Game Trailer and Logo)
ExtraMetadataLoader Fullscreen Helper (For ExtraMetada Works in Fullscreen mode)
How Long To Beat (To have enough time to finish the game)
SuccessStory (To get the game's achievements)
Splash Screen (To launch the game with a full-screen image)
PlayniteSound Mod by Ashpynov (To have personalized interface sounds + different music for each game)
Metadata Source:
Universal PSN Metadata (To automatically download game covers in square format and wallpapers adapted to the theme with characters on the right of the screen)
Recommended settings:
In Desktop Mode:
-For wallpapers and covers:
Access the settings by clicking on the Playnite icon shaped like a controller, at the top left.
Select "Settings."
Go to the "Metadata" tab and choose "PSN Store" in the settings for "Covers" and "Background Image." For other elements, choose the metadata source that suits you.
Next, go to the "Appearance/Grid view" and set the "Target aspect ratio" to 1:1.
Save the changes using the "Save" button at the bottom of the window.
For logos:
Access the settings by clicking on the Playnite icon shaped like a controller, at the top left.
Go to "Add-on/Generic/Extra Metadata Loader/Logo Settings."
In the "logo loader" settings, set the following values:
Maximum Width: 600
Maximum Height: 320
In Full-Screen Mode:
Access the settings by clicking on the gear-shaped icon at the top right.
In the "Layout" section, choose "8" for the number of columns and "25" for spacing to achieve a balanced appearance.
Enjoy your gaming experience!