
You can either download it through Vortex (recommended), or you can download it manually. Which file(s) to download varies from mod to mod, so be sure to read the installation instructions! Now you have two ways to download the file.
You will now be presented with one or more files, categorized as Main files, Updates, Optional files, Old files, and miscellaneous. Once you've found a mod read the description, then click the Files tab.
From here you can browse the categories, new or newly updated files, top files, use the advanced search, search by tags, or browse the Files of the Month.
Finding mods can be done in various ways found in the Files drop-down menu on the top of the site. Again, this will require you to create an account on their website and then link your Steam account to your Factorio Profile.This tutorial will take you step-by-step through the process of downloading mods from Nexus Mods. Firstly, find a mod you like on the Factorio Website and download it as a. The other way of installing Factorio mods would be by doing it manually. Use the other buttons at the top of the column to sort mods by trending, most downloaded, latest and more. You can now browse through a list of available mods by going to the ‘Install’ tab. Now head back to the game and login with the credentials you just created.īrowsing the list of available Factorio Mods This just confirms to the developers that you own an official copy of the game. Press your username in the top right corner, and link your Steam account at the bottom. Once you’ve signed up, confirm your email and head back to the website. You’ll need to create an account at the Factorio Website, found here. When you do this, you’ll be prompted with a log-in screen when heading to the Install section. Whilst at the home screen, choose the ‘Mods’ option (you can’t select it whilst you are currently playing a game world). The easiest and most user-friendly way of downloading Factorio mods would be to do it from the in-game menu. They might overhaul spawns, add new items and blueprints, implement new enemies, expand on existing systems and there’s even some which add items such as aircraft’s.įor more gaming guides and mod lists, make sure to check out more of our guides here at PwrDown! Install Factorio Mods In-Game And so far, they’ve all accumulated millions of downloads between them, which is very impressive with the game still being in Early Access. There are thousands of mods already available for Factorio.