How to manually download a steam workshop mod

Right-click the unpacked folder and select Cut, then click on the Prison Architect quick access to the left side. Double-click the 'mods' folder, and Paste your mod in there. Be sure to paste it in the 'mods' folder itself and not in some already existing mod inside! You could also open another Explorer window, keep them side by side, then click and drag the unpacked folder from one window into the other.

It's all up to you. Each folder inside the 'mods' folder is a separate mod. Folder names starting with a number have been downloaded via the game. These numbers correspond to the number in the URL of the workshop item. Rename it if it doesn't, so it will work for sure. You can now start the game and activate the mod in the menu. Go to Extras, Mods. Select the mod, tick it's checkbox behind the name so it moves to the Active list on top.

Then click Apply. Not all mods will be compatible with each other or with the current game version: if two mods alter the same thing, the mod on top of the mod-list will override the one below.

Like a complete default materials. The author probably didn't intend to mod those things at all, but put them in the mod anyway This can result in incompatibility when a new game update is released.

Menu icons can go wrong, weather icons missing, or other weird sprite stuff. Always keep an eye on the release date of a specific mod you want to try, because it might need an update to be compatible with the latest version of the game.

Special files which can mess up when they get outdated include: complaints. Sometimes the author isn't aware, so it's a good thing to leave a comment on the workshop item if you suspect a mod from being outdated.

NylonWorms 28 Jun pm. Yiff Destroyer 10 May pm. The problem you all are facing is most likely the file type. Steam as far as I know and the research ive done I have found that steam or at least prison architect doesn't read. MOD files anymore.

I am unaware of a work around at the moment. HunterAlpha1 19 Apr pm. If so, where on my phone would I find the file? Nice job! Its funny that were both dutch.

MoonMoon 18 May, am. Running into trouble trying to install mods from the workshop? Well, the solution is frustratingly simple. This item has been added to your Favorites. Created by. Category: Modding or Configuration , Workshop. Languages: English. Guide Index. And now The solution is This guide assumes that you understand that in order to install the mod, you need to press the "subscribe" button. If you didn't, well, now you know.

The solution is so easy, it'll make you want to facepalm. Okay, so first off you need to make sure that every mod you want is subscribed to.

Second, open the game. Click install under the item labeled "Workshop Files". Wait for the files to finish installing. And you're done! If the files don't show up when you click the gear icon, just close and re-open the game. That's it! How can i download and manually install mods from the steam workshop without owning the game on steam.

Hi, is it possible to download the mods which are on Steam workshop without steam? So i can install them manually.