Burnout Paradise | Vanity Pack 2.0 23

The Vanity Pack (VP) 2.0 for Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box is a legacy mod created by smilingfrog to bring console-exclusive DLC to PC. While the mod is widely considered "dead" as of 2020 due to its official website going offline, its last major version (2.0.0) introduced a suite of features that significantly expanded the PC version's capabilities. Key Features of Vanity Pack 2.0.0

The 2.0 update focused on porting console content from the Cops and Robbers and Big Surf Island packs.

Map Expansion: Adds the Big Surf Island area, including its billboards, smash gates, mega jumps, and drive-thrus (except the Paint Shop).

New Vehicles: Includes all console-exclusive Big Surf Island and Cops and Robbers cars, alongside previously undrivable traffic vehicles (limos, dump trucks) and sponsor cars.

Overlay Trainer/Mod Menu: A major technical shift to an in-game overlay that allows real-time adjustments: Manual Gearbox: Adds a functioning manual transmission.

Full HUD: Includes a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and boost level.

AFK Mode: Makes your vehicle invincible after 30 seconds of inactivity. burnout paradise vanity pack 2.0 23

Bully Repellent: Features name-based autokick and automute functionality for online play.

Customization: Enables on-the-fly selection of vehicle colors, boost types, and wheel styles.

Technical Improvements: Added windowed mode support, rebindable hotkeys, and player country flags next to names. Current Status and Alternatives

As of early 2026, the Vanity Pack is often difficult to launch due to server errors on the developer's side. Community discussions on Steam and Reddit recommend two primary paths:

Burnout Paradise Remastered: Now includes all original DLC (Big Surf Island, Cops and Robbers, etc.) natively in 4K.

Russian Vanity 2 (RV2): A separate mod described as a functional alternative with similar features, including Big Surf Island. The Vanity Pack (VP) 2

Installation Guide (The 2.0.23 Protocol)

Installing this mod is straightforward, but you need the correct version. Do not use older "2.0 Beta" files from 2021.

Requirements:

Steps:

  1. Download VP2_23_Release.zip from the official Paradise Modding Discord (do not use third-party re-uploads).
  2. Navigate to \Steam\steamapps\common\Burnout Paradise Remastered.
  3. Use the included "Mod Unlocker v2.3" (the 23 installer is automated).
  4. Critical: Delete the original vanity.bin file. The mod uses vanity_23.bin instead.
  5. Launch the game. Go to the "Junkyard" > "Visual" tab. You will see a new category labeled "2.0.23."

Credits

Team Vanity – texture work, reverse engineering, beta testing.
Special thanks to the Burnout Hacking Wiki for RPKG tooling.

✅ Sample Post (for social media or forum)

If you want to announce or share Burnout Paradise Vanity Pack 2.0 (dated the 23rd), here’s a ready-to-use post:

🔥 Burnout Paradise: Vanity Pack 2.0 – Out Now (April 23) Installation Guide (The 2

Customize your ride like never before! 🚗💨

✅ 25+ new premium vinyls
✅ 10 custom horn sounds
✅ 8 exclusive neon underglow colors
✅ Remastered UI for modded PC version

📥 Download: (link)
🎮 Compatible with: Burnout Paradise Remastered (PC)

Drop a 🔥 if you’re ready to stunt in style.

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Overview

Burnout Paradise, originally launched in 2008, quickly became a favorite among gamers for its open-world racing, high-speed crashes, and extensive character and vehicle customization. The Vanity Pack 2.0.23 aims to breathe new life into the game by adding a variety of new items and features.