File Extension Library


.CNS File Extension

  • Developer by: Elecbyte
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CNS files and how to open them?

Can't open .CNS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CNS file.

What is a .CNS file extension?

.CNS file extension is created by Elecbyte. .CNS has been classified as Game Files. The format of .CNS file is Text.

.CNS is M.U.G.E.N. Character States File

Game properties file used by M.U.G.E.N. (or just Mugen), a free 2D fighting game engine; stores character states, which are the positions that the fighters assume after an event has occurred, such as jumping or receiving a punch or kick.

The M.U.G.E.N. engine uses common states for all characters, which are stored in the common1.cns file in the \data\ directory of the game engine installation. However, you can also override common states with specific states for an individual character. The specific states are saved in the \chars\ directory.

NOTE: CNS files use plain text formatting and can be modified with any text editor.

List of all softwares that can open the M.U.G.E.N. Character States File
Windows
Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N.

How to fix problems with .CNS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CNS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CNS file format
  2. You need to check the .CNS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)