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Palworld | How to add mods to your server

Currently, you have the option to browse and download accessible mods via third-party modding platforms. We suggest utilizing reputable sites like Nexus Mods or Curseforge within the modding community. It's not possible to download mods through Steam Workshop at the moment.

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Hyper Layer has only integrated Curseforge at the moment.

If you want mods from Nexus Mods you will need to install them manually, you can use the below instructions as reference for manual installations.

Server & Client-side Mods​

Differentiating between server-side and client-side mods is crucial when selecting mods. The simplest method to discern this is by checking the mod's website description or reaching out to the mod author.

Server-side scripts can be directly installed on the server without players needing to take any action. Conversely, client-side mods necessitate each user intending to connect to download and install the mod locally in their game files.

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Ensure that the mod you intend to use is compatible with the current version of Palworld's game build.

Installation Steps​

  1. Make sure that your server has been stopped

  2. Go into the Mod Manager and install RE-UE4SS this will be needed for some mods but some do not require it.

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RE-UE4SS, also known as UE4SS, stands for Unreal Engine 4/5 Scripting System. It's a collection of tools designed to modify and interact with games powered by Unreal Engine 4 and 5.

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  • The Hyper Layer Mod Manager 1-click installs RE-UE4SS for you to the following path Pal\Binaries\Win64
  • Mods will be installed in Pal\Binaries\Win64\Mods
  1. Now that RE-UE4SS is installed we can go to the Curse Mods dashboard.

You will see all the mods that are on CurseForge in this dashboard.

  1. We are now going to install a mod. In this example we are going to install Reveal map.
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It is highly recommended that you read the instructions from the mod developer on how to install the mod.

You can view the mod and its instructions by clicking on the more information button.

  1. Click on the install button to install your mod.
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All the mods will be installed to the following path Pal\Binaries\Win64\Mods

  1. In the instructions for Reveal map we need to add a flag vuxRevealMap: 1 to the mods.txt file in Pal\Binaries\Win64\Mods.

We will explain how to get there easier in the below step.

  1. We can now go to the configuration files.

Click Text Editor on the Pal\Binaries\Win64\Mods\mods.txt section.

  1. We can now add the flag from step 6 into the mods.txt.

Once done click Save & Exit.

  1. You can now start your server again.
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