In Project Zomboid, mods enhance the game by adding more content and features, making them essential for many players. However, some players may find it challenging to install mods, especially if they play the game on different platforms or use unofficial versions.
Fortunately, this guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to install mods in Project Zomboid on various platforms and enable them.
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How to Install Mods in Project Zomboid
Here are the methods to install mods in Project Zomboid for both Steam and GOG or HumbleBundles players.
For Steam Players
If you’re playing Project Zomboid on Steam, installing mods is a breeze with just a single mouse click.
To begin, select Project Zomboid in your Steam library and click on the Workshop tab located below the Play button. You can also access Project Zomboid’s workshop via browsers.
Once you’re in the Workshop, you can browse and choose any mod you like. Click on a mod to access its detail page and then click the Subscribe button.
If you’re in-game, close it to allow Steam to automatically download and install the subscribed mods for you.
The mods are downloaded and installed in the following directories:
- PC: [YourDisk]:SteamsteamappscommonProjectZomboidsteamappsworkshopcontent108600[ModID]mods[ModFolders]
- Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/workshop/content/108600/[ModID]/mods/[ModFolders]/
- Linux: ~/.steam/steam/SteamApps/common/workshop/content/108600/[ModID]/mods/[ModFolders]/
Lastly, launch the game and go to the Mods menu to enable the mods of your choice.
To install mods for your server, follow the same method as above to download the mods and then click “Host”. Next, click “Manage Settings,” select your server in the left panel, and click “Edit Selected Settings.”
In the following menu, click on the “Steam Workshop” tab and add your desired mods. Then, go to the “Mods” tab below and add the mods again.
For GOG or HumbleBundles Players
If you’ve purchased Project Zomboid from GOG or HumbleBundles, you can still download mods from the Steam Workshop by using this website. Simply paste the mod link and follow the instructions provided on the linked website.
Once you have the mod files, copy the mod folders to the mods folder in the Zomboid folder. The mods folder can be found at:
- PC: C:Users[YOURNAME]Zomboidmods
- Mac/Linux: ~/Zomboid/mods
To play with mods, launch Project Zomboid and enable the mods using the same method as mentioned above.
That’s all you need to know about installing mods in Project Zomboid. If you have any suggestions for this guide, feel free to let us know in the comment section below.