How to make mods work - GUIDE

[WixZ]

For all you looking to get mods to work. Here's a quick guide.

1) Go into steam and right click your No Man's Sky launcher (Steam library)

2) Go to properties

3) go to local files tab

4) click "browse local files"

5) go into "GAMEDATA" folder

6) Then go into "PCBANKS" folder

7) Create a folder inside of "PCBANKS" called "MODS"

8) Place all your downloaded mods in that folder (only the ".pak" file)

9) then go back to "PCBANKS" and remove the file called "DISABLEMODS.TXT"
(I highly recommand making a backup of this file in case you want to disable your mods you can just place that file back into "PCBANKS" and it will disable all your mods)


If you launch your game you will now see a small warning pop-up saying you are playing a modded version of the game. If you see this just click a button to proceed and your mods should work.

NOTE: If you download a mod that has multiple .pak files it probably means the mod has different versions. Make sure you select only one to use. If you place 2 .pak files of the same mod but with different settings your game will most likely crash.

NOTE2: Something I've discovered is that since the Foundation update all terrain altering mods seem to either crash your game or cause endless loading upon trying to enter the game. So be warned when using these types of mods.

That's it. Enjoy your mods. :)

[Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid]

Looks like you got it yourself, grats.

People are happy to help and give info, but most of my tutorials simply say to go READ the DISABLEMODS.TXT file in PCBANKS. It tells you what to do. (It has brief directions included.)

Also be sure to check for dates after Foundation on your mods or that they say "Foundation compatable." It is very important to have a mod that will actually run with the current game. To note a few types DO NOT WORK after the big patch, which is not the liability or responsibility of Hello Games to make the game work with said mods. Many of the old mods, don't work at this current time. Check the mods text or summary for a date or Foundation tag.

Happy travels explorer.

[WixZ]

Originally posted by Cpt. Wardova TCNMS Intrepid:

Looks like you got it yourself, grats.

Not sure why you needed to include the last bit there most are happy to help and give proper info, but most of my tutorials simply say to go READ the DISABLEMODS.TXT file. It tells you what to do. (It has the brief directions included.)

Happy travels explorer.

Yeah sorry i just got a little frustrated trying to get these mods to work.

That said, loving some of these mods. Low flight, fastclick, dark space, atmospheric effects and big creatures in particular! :)

[Galactic Starman]

Maybe you could edit your earlier comment and leave out the frustrating bit. If you wish. I know you didn't really mean it and it is Christmas. Actually you could add the full file folder path to your guide as I had to work out the PCBANKS was deep within Steams folder setup.

Happy Christmas by the way fellow travellers!

[WixZ]

Originally posted by Johnny in the Clouds:

Maybe you could edit your earlier comment and leave out the frustrating bit. If you wish. I know you didn't really mean it and it is Christmas. Actually you could add the full file folder path to your guide as I had to work out the PCBANKS was deep within Steams folder setup.

Happy Christmas by the way fellow travellers!

Will do.

Update the guide a bit so it's clearer. And happy holidays to you too.

[Phaota]

This isn't working with the current update. If you delete the "disablemods.txt" file, the game crashes to desktop during the HG logo screen at startup.