-------------- A tutorial for a caveman ---------------

-------------- A tutorial for a caveman --------------- I spent some time messing around until I got an idea of how the whole thing works, now I can show you how to install this mod in a way it will actually work. For those who can't wait for Kyber release. It was a pain in the ass, lol...BF2022 + Instant Action Overhaul is the same, just change Load Order.

Things to know:

You DO HAVE to follow the steps in order, otherwise it won't work.
Frosty Fix must be ran AFTER the first launch attempt cuz it will kinda "register" that the mods are installed, and also fix the error when first launching otherwise it will become a - jumble mess of badly written data.
You MAY have to run Mod Limit Fix everytime you launch the game. EMPRESS version need's it ALL TIME.
The Unhandled Exception Error WILL happen at least once.
It takes some time to load the mod, around 6-10 minutes for me, but the game star screen should have normal time.
The Collection screen is broken and cannot be fixed until V7 Releases (I guess), this is V6 for OFFLINE MODE WITH BOTS.
It does not work ONLINE, ONLY Kyber Version, and we of course don't have Kyber if we are trying this, lol.
If you are using EMPRESS version you gotta edit the exe using HxD hex editor and replace old one with the edited one.
CODEX release will not work with mods, even EMPRESS have to make hex edit thing cuz she forgot it 💀
Split Screen Instant Action/Splitscreen doesn't work (???)
BF2022 won't work with it either, it kinda have same characters also... But works with splitscreen.
Battlefront+ won't work even as standalone (in case you have archive), please, don't.
Can't share Unlock Offline mod cuz cheat and prolly dumb user may try online and get banned, look for it in cs.rin.ru at your own risk.
This is Celebration Edition, no idea what happens if Standard.
Arcade works too, everything is working.

The steps order is:

Download All Files.
Extract each to it's respective folder: "BetterInitfsPlugin.dll" & "FrostyModSupport.dll" to 'Plugins' in Frosty folder. / "Frosty Fix" executable to Frosty Manager root folder. (unsure if obligatory) / "Mod Limit Fix" executable to SWBF2 executable folder. (or another) / "initfs_Win32" to SWBF2's 'Data' folder (can replace 'Data' folders inside 'ModData/profile_name' also)
Delete 'ModData' (will need the sacrifice of reloading all over when changing back to other profile, obligatory, only once).
Go to right+click programs -> 'Compatibility' settings, set Frosty Mod Manager, Frosty Fix and Mod Limit Fix as Administrator.
Open Frosty Manager, add Star Wars executable in 'New' box, then select the game and wait until the UI load. Leave 'Options' as it is.
Click on + to create a new profile (unique name, cannot be used never again unless you C O M P U T E R is formated or registry of all programs emptied).
Click to 'Add Mods' and select "Battlefront Expanded - Instant Action" (not Kyber), "Instant Action Kit Limitations" and "Loading Screen Instant Action" mods.
Wait until it adds, then double click each, or shift+click all and click "Apply Mods."
Now set 'Order' to 'List' and use the Load Order accordingly, from top to bottom: Battlefront Expanded Kit Limitations Loading Screen IA Battlefront Gameplay Rework (if installed) Offline Unlocker (if desired). Also check 'Tools' tab if 'BetterInifs' appears, click and enable all (The field will be empty as it has not registered your profile yet).
Press 'Launch' and wait until it load. Once an error occurs, close Frosty.
Open Frosty Fix, go to the gear settings, set 'Launch Game w/ Frosty' (so you know it has successfully enabled the mods, see below)
Set Frosty Installation by looking for it's executable and set Star Wars executable as well. (Update checker is not needed as it won't have any new updates anyways)
Close and click 'Select Game', select "starwarsbattlefrontii.exe."
In plataform you either choose EA Desktop, Epic Games, Steam or Other (EMPRESS) ----- (CODEX version won't work with mods)
Click 'Enable Mods' and it should pop up in the corner. (Origin and EA may require direct launch from inside the programs, so disable 'Launch w/ Frosty' if you use these)
Frosty Fix won't show your profile name yet, its set as "ModData" as it has not yet registered the profile mod's data into the game.
If you not on EA can leave [10] on. It should auto enter Frosty and auto launch the game, which will start to load the mods, apply handlers, writing data, etc screen... Otherwise open Frosty Manager again, check if field in 'BetterInifs' shows profile name in the field, then hit 'Launch.'
Now it shall "register" the mods correcly. Make sure to leave 'Mod Limit Fix' executable open before the game opens (it will open W I N D O W M I Z E D)
If it fails with an error again, do the step 15 again, this time the profile name will appear in Frosty Fix and you can even select if you have others.
If pc freezes, black screen, crashes, reset pc. Click Windows+R, go to "%appdata%" and open 'Local' folder, then look for Frosty folder and delete it. Also delete the one in 'Roaming.' Then go back to step 3 (Rage Quit moment).
Otherwise, it's done!

Extras: Mods won't work with DirectX12, use 11 ----- Set all Graphic Settings to low and see if it solved game closing issues and alikes.
Optional: You can either simply change between profiles in Frosty Mod Manager itself or make sure via Frosty Fix selecting desired profile, and clicking Enable Mods with Launch w/Frosty option enabled (except for EA/Origin)

Frosty Manager https://frostymodmanager.net/
Frosty Fix https://github.com/Dyvinia/FrostyFix
Battlefront Expanded Instant Action (Offline) https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/11537?tab=files&file_id=33058
Invisibility Fix https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/11537?tab=files&file_id=33039
5 .BetterInitfs Plugin https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/9775?tab=files&file_id=28789
Unhandled Exception Fix https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/11537?tab=files&file_id=33383
Mod Limit Fix https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/9597?tab=files&file_id=27760
Loading Screen https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/11537?tab=files&file_id=33042
Normal Costs https://www.nexusmods.com/starwarsbattlefront22017/mods/11537?tab=files&file_id=33038

Me found at Battlefront Expanded Discord under "Walking_Menace" username smelly feet socks sonic brainhot shitpost goofy ah pic.