How do I add a mod to Project Zomboid? [Complete guide]

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Post-apocalyptic survival in Project Zomboid is gripping and immersive. But why not spice things up customize your adventures with a mod? In this article, we'll explain how to find and install mods.

Step 1: Find Project Zomboid mods via the Steam workshop

the Workshop steam is a marketplace for gamers by gamers, where anyone can offer downloadable content to enjoy additional features or objects from other licenses. This community tool allows you to exchange mods and customize your gaming adventures.

Wondering how to find Project Zomboid mods? Find out how:

  • First step: Go to the’“COMMUNITY” tab” top of page
project zomboid community
Go to the Community tab ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 2: Choose “Workshop”
project zomboid workshop
You'll find what you need in the ©️Alexandre menu for Alucare.fr.
  • Step 3: Write “Project Zomboid” in the search bar 
project zomboid research
Type the name of the game in the search bar ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 4: Search for a mod using the various filters (the search bar in red in the image, by popularity or publication date in blue in the image, or by tags in green in the image)
project zomboid mods
Search in a few clicks ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr

And if you're curious about the best Project Zomboid modsClick on the link to read our article!

Step 2: Installing a mod on Project Zomboid

We'll show you step by step how to download a mod and install it :

  • Step 1: Start by choose a mod by clicking on it (for us it will be: Fallout pip-boy)
project zomboid fallout mod
Fallout Pip-boy Project Zomboid mod ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 2: On the mod page, click on “Subscribe”
project zomboid download mod
You must subscribe to access the mod ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr.
  • Step 3: Once the download is complete, go to the game and click on “MODS”
project zomboid mods ingame
Return to the Project Zomboid menu ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Fourth step: Go to your mod's line on the far right and click on “Disabled” (to add it to future games you will create), it will then be On in green
project zomboid active mod
Screen 1 of Canapex's video on How to install a Project Zomboid mod ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr

FAQs

How do I add a Project Zomboid mod to an existing game?

Already have a game in progress, but still want to add the latest mod you downloaded? It's easy:

  • Step 1: Start by check that it is not not already activated on the
project zomboid no mod installed
Screen 2 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 2: Go to “MORE…” to add the mod
project zomboid menu plus mod
Screen 3 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 3: Click on “Selecting mods” to access your list
project zomboid add mod
Screen 4 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 4: Select the mod of your choice and click on “Disabled”it will then be On in green
project zomboid active mod ingame
Screen 5 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Fifth step: You can click on “PLAY” to add it to your game
project zomboid play mod
Screen 6 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr

How do I add a Project Zomboid co-op mod?

Want your friends to enjoy your mods too? Follow this quick and easy guide:

  • Step 1: Start by clicking on “HOST” to create a server
project zomboid heberger
Host menu ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Second step: Click on “Configure…” on the right
project zomboid parametrer
Parameterize button ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 3: Go to “Create new settings”
project zomboid settings
New settings ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 4: Give him a name to find it easily, then click on “Next” Footer
project zomboid name setting
Name of settings ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 5: You can now choose “Add an installed mod to the list”
project zomboid choose mod used
Screen 7 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step six: Choose a mod among those you own
project zomboid mod utilise
Screen 8 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Seventh step: Go to “Steam Workshop” to add mod to list (this allows your friends to use it)
project zomboid mod steam workshop
Screen 9 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Eighth step: Click on “SAVE” at the bottom of the page save your additions

You can now play in cooperation with your friends and enjoy your mods together for a much more fun and enjoyable game.

And if you want to know how to play multiplayer on Project ZomboidYou can read our article by clicking on the link.

How do I add a mod to a Projet Zomboid server?

If you use an external host, you will need to’go to game filesas well as to recover Workshop ID and mod ID to add them to your server.

IMPORTANT: The server must be off to add mods!

We'll explain it all below:

  • First step: Go to Workshop to see the mod page
  • Step 2: Find the two IDs in Description 
project zomboid id
ID location ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 3: Go to your computer files: Local Disk > Users > Your username > Zomboid
  • Fourth step: Click in the “Server”
project zomboid dossier
Set files ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 5: Open the file “servertest.ini” with a text editor (Notepad++, Notepad)
project zomboid notepad
Screen 10 of the Canapex video ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step six: Look for the line “Mods=”
project zomboid servertest
Mods line in servertest.ini ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Seventh step: Enter the mod ID 
  • Step eight: Then look for the line “WorkshopItems=”
project zomboid workshop id
WorkshopItems line ©️Alexandre for Alucare.fr
  • Step 9: Enter the Workshop ID
  • Tenth stage : Save and close the text editor

You can now launch your server and enjoy your mod additions!

To conclude, install mods on Project Zomboid via Steam Workshop is not very complicated when you know what you have to do. You can now enhance your solo or group adventures with full of new products, ofcontent improvements or quality of life.

Don't forget to check out the mods the most popular and those with the most subscribers, that's a good sign for the regular updates. If you have any further questions about Project Zomboid, feel free to browse our articles on the subject.

And if you're curious and want to know how to install a mod on Minecraft, feel free to click on the link to view our comprehensive guide!

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Project Zomboid

Released on : November 8, 2013

Developed by : The Indie Stone

Edited by : The Indie Stone

Available on : PC, Mac, Linux

Genres : RPG, Multiplayer, Horror, Action