Where is the WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 external Editor installed?

The Editor ships with the base game. Open Steam, right-click WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027, choose Manage → Browse Local Files, and launch Editor.exe from the tools folder. You can also reach it from the in-game Database & Editor tile on the main menu.

Can I import a community Megapatch and edit it in the Editor?

Yes. Install the Megapatch into Documents/WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027/database first, then open the Editor and load the active database profile. Your edits merge on top of the community files without overwriting the original archive.

Do Editor changes apply to an existing career save?

Visual updates such as crests and stadium names appear immediately. Structural changes—new leagues, revised player attributes, or altered promotion rules—require a new career with Use Custom Database enabled.

What file format does the Editor use for sharing databases?

The Editor exports packaged databases as .wafdb files. Import a .wafdb through File → Import Database, or extract its contents directly into the database folder alongside database.cfg.

WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027: External Editor Guide

What the WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 Editor Does

The external Editor is Winning Streak Games’ official modding toolkit for WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027. It lets you build fictional clubs, reshape league pyramids, tune player attributes, and publish shareable database packages—without third-party trainers or memory editors.

Unlike the lightweight in-game editor (contract tweaks and morale sliders during a live save), the external tool edits the master database files that every new career reads on day one.

Launching the Editor (Two Paths)

You can open the Editor from Steam or directly inside the game:

Steam Library route: Right-click WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 → Manage → Browse Local Files → run Editor.exe inside the tools/editor/ directory.
In-game route: From the title screen, select Database & Editor → Launch External Editor. The game passes your active profile path automatically.

The Editor reads and writes the same directory referenced in our /patch/real-name-database-patch/ installation guide:

%USERPROFILE%\Documents\WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027\database\

Creating a Custom Club from Scratch

Building your own club is the most common Editor workflow after installing real-name data:

Open the Clubs tab and click New Club.
Set Club Name, Short Name, Founded Year, and Country.
Upload a Crest (512×512 PNG with transparent background recommended).
Assign a Home Stadium or create a new venue under Stadiums.
Link the club to a Competition slot in the Competitions tree (e.g., English League Two).

After saving, generate a starter squad under Players → Generate Squad for Club or import a CSV roster (see below). Test the club immediately in Creative Mode before committing to a full career—our /guides/beginner-guide/ covers the first-month checklist once your database is live.

Editing Player Values and Bulk Imports

The Players module exposes every attribute the match engine uses: pace, stamina, heading, morale baseline, wage demands, and contract expiry.

Task	Editor path	Notes
Edit one player	Players → Search → Attributes	Changes sync to `players/` JSON shards
Bulk attribute edit	Players → Batch Edit → Filter by club	Useful for rebalance patches
CSV import	File → Import → Player CSV	Header row must match `player_import_template.csv`
Facepack alignment	Players → Portrait ID	Match portrait IDs to Megapatch facepack indexes

When importing CSV files, keep player IDs stable. Community facepacks and the Megapatch reference those IDs—random renumbering breaks portraits across your entire database.

Building Custom Leagues and Competitions

The Competitions tab controls pyramid structure, promotion/relegation slots, cup draws, and foreign player limits:

New Competition Wizard: Define nation, tier level, number of teams, and round format.
Promotion/Relegation Links: Drag arrows between tiers to mirror real pyramids or invent sci-fi structures.
Season Calendar: Set matchday spacing; congested calendars increase injury rates once you start playing.

Export the competition tree as part of your .wafdb package so friends load identical rules. For match-day tactics tuned to your custom league tempo, cross-reference /tactics/best-tactics-formations/.

Export, Import, and Activating In-Game

When your database is ready to ship:

Choose File → Export Database and save as MyCustomDB_2026.wafdb.
Alternatively, copy the live database/ subfolders (clubs, competitions, players, database.cfg) to a zip for forum sharing.
To import someone else’s package: File → Import Database and select their .wafdb, or extract into your local database/ folder.
Launch WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027, start New Game, enable Use Custom Database, and pick your profile name from the dropdown.

Editor Workflow Checklist

Use this sequence to avoid broken saves:

Install the Megapatch (optional but recommended for authentic baselines).
Back up Documents/WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027/database/.
Edit clubs, competitions, and players in the external Editor.
Validate with Tools → Database Integrity Check (zero errors required).
Export .wafdb and start a new career with Use Custom Database.
Scout wonderkids under your custom rules via /talents/best-wonderkids-guide/.

The Editor is the backbone of the WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 modding scene—master import/export first, then iterate on league design and squad building at your own pace.