This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, ensuring that you can easily install and enjoy various mods in the Dying Light game on the Epic Games platform.
Step 1: Obtaining a Save File
To begin you’ll need to start with a fresh save file. Follow these steps:
- Launch Dying Light through the Epic Games launcher.
- In the game, select the ‘Campaign’ option.
- If you already have a saved file, delete it or create a new one, ensuring that all progress is at zero percent.
Step 2: Creating an Account on Nexus Mods and Downloading Mods
To download and install mods for Dying Light, you’ll need to create an account on Nexus Mods.
- Visit the NexusMods Dying Light Page to get the mods.
- Register an account on Nexus Mods if you haven’t already.
- Browse through the available Dying Light mods on Nexus Mods.
- Download the mods that catch your eye by clicking on their respective title or thumbnail.
- Save these mod files to a location on your computer where you can easily access them.
Step 3: Installing Mods
Now it’s time to install the mods you’ve downloaded.
- Open the Epic Games launcher.
- Click on the three horizontal bars in front of the game title to access the menu.
- Choose ‘Manage’ from the options provided.
- Click on the little folder icon in front of the Installation.
- Navigate to the “DW” folder in the game directory and locate the “data3.pak” file (you might have already downloaded some mods for this file).
For each mod, you downloaded:
- Access the folder where you saved the mod files.
- Paste the mod’s data (data3.pak) in the “DW” folder of the game directory. Replace the old file if prompted.
Step 4: Launching the Game with Mods
With your mods successfully installed, it’s time to enjoy them in the game:
- Launch Dying Light through the Epic Games launcher.
- When the game starts, you might receive a notification stating that modified files are detected. Confirm that you’re ok with this.
By following the above steps you can easily install the mods in the Dying Light on Epic games.