Prepare RiivolutionKeep /apps/riivolution/boot.elf and its metadata together, plus the mod’s XML in /riivolution/.
Copy the complete modKeep its data folder at the SD-root path named by the included XML. Do not place a mod’s root data inside /apps/.
Enable one overhaulInsert the matching retail NSMBW disc, start Riivolution in Homebrew Channel and enable the selected mod. Disable other level-overhaul patches.
Compatibility. Use only the disc region and revision accepted by the included XML. The package’s exact game/region selectors appear below. Newer is a Wii disc mod, separate from the DS and Wii U games.
Storage and launch. Copy NewerSMBW and riivolution to the SD root; put the Riivolution app in apps/riivolution. Launch Riivolution from Homebrew Channel, insert your disc, enable Newer and disable competing game patches. Follow the project’s vWii exit note.
Keep these top-level paths:Install instructions.url, NewerSMBW, riivolution
Disc selectors from the supplied XML (unmodified attributes):
riivolution/NewerSMBW.xml
Disc selector: game SMN. Regions: PAL (P) · North America (E) · Japan (J) · Korea (K) · Region W as listed in the XML.
The XML selector does not pin a disc revision here; follow the mod’s own compatibility checks.
Unpacked size: 559.11 MiB. Leave additional room for saves and updates.
Original package preserved and hash-verified in the local archive. Large packages open the original distribution host; save them on a PC or phone and extract them to SD.
1.12New Super Mario Bros. WiiZIP · Riivolution mod data
An autumn-themed Newer special featuring eight new levels.
Local game mod
Requires: New Super Mario Bros. Wii retail disc, SD card, and a compatible Riivolution setup. Keep this special separate from the full Newer installation.
Compatibility. Wii / vWii SD route. Region and revision restrictions come from the included Riivolution XML; no Mini compatibility is inferred.
Storage and launch. Extract the supplied mod-data folder and riivolution directory to the SD root. Enable this special’s option in Riivolution with the correct disc inserted. Disable other NSMBW overhaul patches.
Keep these top-level paths:NewerFL, riivolution
Disc selectors from the supplied XML (unmodified attributes):
riivolution/NewerFALLING.xml
Disc selector: game SMN. Regions: PAL (P) · North America (E) · Japan (J) · Korea (K) · Region W as listed in the XML.
The XML selector does not pin a disc revision here; follow the mod’s own compatibility checks.
Unpacked size: 163.39 MiB. Leave additional room for saves and updates.
Original package preserved and hash-verified in the local archive. Large packages open the original distribution host; save them on a PC or phone and extract them to SD.
Newer Team
Newer Summer Sun
1.12New Super Mario Bros. WiiZIP · Riivolution mod data
A Newer summer adventure with 23 levels and its own music.
Local game mod
Requires: New Super Mario Bros. Wii retail disc, SD card and Riivolution. This download is the mod package, not the separate soundtrack.
Compatibility. Wii / vWii SD route; use the region selectors from this package’s XML. Do not reuse another special’s XML or data folder.
Storage and launch. Copy the supplied data and riivolution folders to the SD root. Launch Riivolution, enable Summer Sun for your disc and disable other competing NSMBW patches.
Keep these top-level paths:Readme.txt, SumSun, riivolution
Disc selectors from the supplied XML (unmodified attributes):
riivolution/SumSun.xml
Disc selector: game SMN. Regions: PAL (P) · North America (E) · Japan (J) · Korea (K) · Region W as listed in the XML.
The XML selector does not pin a disc revision here; follow the mod’s own compatibility checks.
Unpacked size: 140.63 MiB. Leave additional room for saves and updates.
Original package preserved and hash-verified in the local archive. Large packages open the original distribution host; save them on a PC or phone and extract them to SD.
Newer Team
Newer Holiday Special
1.12New Super Mario Bros. WiiZIP · Riivolution mod data
A winter Newer special with eight levels and seasonal textures and music.
Local game mod
Requires: New Super Mario Bros. Wii retail disc, SD card and Riivolution. Use the game download rather than its separate soundtrack.
Compatibility. Wii / vWii SD route, subject to the included XML’s disc-region and revision selectors. Mini support is not claimed.
Storage and launch. Extract the full mod package to SD, keeping its data and riivolution folders. Enable Holiday Special and turn off other NSMBW overhaul patches before launch.
Keep these top-level paths:Info.txt, XmasNewer, riivolution
Disc selectors from the supplied XML (unmodified attributes):
riivolution/XmasNewer.xml
Disc selector: game SMN. Regions: PAL (P) · North America (E) · Japan (J) · Korea (K) · Region W as listed in the XML.
The XML selector does not pin a disc revision here; follow the mod’s own compatibility checks.
Unpacked size: 69.59 MiB. Leave additional room for saves and updates.
Original package preserved and hash-verified in the local archive. Large packages open the original distribution host; save them on a PC or phone and extract them to SD.
Newer Team
Another Super Mario Bros. Wii
3.2New Super Mario Bros. WiiZIP · Riivolution mod data
Skawo’s alternate set of levels using the original game’s world themes.
Local game mod
Requires: New Super Mario Bros. Wii retail disc, SD card and Riivolution. This is Another Super Mario Bros. Wii, not the full Newer campaign.
Compatibility. Wii / vWii SD route; exact disc matching is governed by its own XML. No Wii Mini compatibility is assumed.
Storage and launch. Copy the archive’s complete data and riivolution folders to SD root. Select its option in Riivolution, insert the matching disc, and disable other NSMBW level packs.
Keep these top-level paths:Another, riivolution
Disc selectors from the supplied XML (unmodified attributes):
riivolution/Another.xml
Disc selector: game SMN. Regions: PAL (P) · North America (E) · Japan (J) · Korea (K) · Region W as listed in the XML.
The XML selector does not pin a disc revision here; follow the mod’s own compatibility checks.
Unpacked size: 45.99 MiB. Leave additional room for saves and updates.
Apply custom levels, textures, music and other patches to retail Wii discs at launch.
Depends on the selected mod
Requires: Homebrew Channel on Wii or vWii, your retail disc, and matching mod XML/data. The project documents an updated IOS37 on original Wii; use model-specific instructions for vWii rather than a stock-Wii IOS installer.
Compatibility. Standard v1.06 is for Wii and vWii. The Wii Mini build is listed separately.
Storage and launch. Copy apps/riivolution to the storage root. Mod XML files normally go in /riivolution; keep mod data at the paths specified inside that XML. Start Riivolution, select the intended patch and launch the disc. Installing a System Menu shortcut is optional.
