This guide will let you know how to install mods in Payday 3. Keep in mind that this guide is tailored for the PC version of Payday 3, whether you’re using Steam or the Epic Games Store. Let’s get started with the three easy steps to install mods.
Step 1: Launch Options
For Steam Users:
- Open your Steam Library.
- Find Payday 3, right-click it, and select ‘Properties’.
- In the General tab, look for ‘Launch Options’ and type in -fileopenlog without any spaces.
- Once you’ve entered this, close the window.
For Epic Game Store Users:
The process is almost similar to the steam one, so follow these steps:
- Right-click on the Payday 3 game in your Epic Game Store library.
- Choose ‘Manage’ option from the list.
- On the next window, scroll down to ‘Launch Options’ and press the toggle button to enable it.
- After that, type in -fileopenlog without any spaces inside the text field.
Step 2: Payday 3 Directory
In this step, you’ll create a mods folder within your Payday 3 directory.
For Both Steam and Epic Game Store:
- Access your Payday 3 installation directory.
- For Steam users, this can be done by going to the game’s properties, clicking on ‘Installed Files’, and selecting ‘Browse’ button.
- For Epic Game Store users, right-click the Payday 3 game, choose ‘Manage’, and click on the folder icon under ‘Installation’ tab.
- Now within your Payday 3 directory, navigate to ‘content’, then ‘Paks’.
- If there isn’t already a mods folder in this directory, create a new folder and name it ~mods.
Step 3: Install Mods
For Both Steam and Epic Game Store:
- Download your desired mods from Mod Workshop website.
- If the mods are in a zip file, make sure to extract them using the WinRAR or 7zip file archive tool.
- After extracting, you’ll get a Pak file. Drag this pak file into your mods folder within the Payday 3 directory.
By following these steps, you can easily install different useful mods in the payday 3 game.