the very first install (don't worry, your save file should be fine!). Or if you can't bother to re-download the whole thing, usually a verify integrity of the game files would make PAYDAY 2 back to it's default state e.g. Or you can just skip it right to the mod list on the next section, if you already know how to do thingsįirst, a fresh copy or clean install of PAYDAY 2. To get the mods all working properly, you must prepare a plethora of things. Mods that need BeardLib usually tell the user in the mod's description.įor those of you who use PDTH HUD, this mod tool comes packaged.Īll the mods here that require BeardLib will be marked so you will know when a mod needs it. For anyone who wants to use 'Custom' mods, especially custom heists or custom weapon/melee/mask, you just need to install this and it's ready to be used. You can access it by going into Options when in the Main Menu, then choose Mod Options to view several mods that have this capability.īeardLib : A large mod framework that assists in some 'special' mod creation.

Mod Options : Some mods have options to customize the effects of the mod.

mod_override : A directory to place all custom models/object files that will override the default one in-game, and the custom one will be used in-game instead.

It's a tool that 'inserts' the custom script (mod) into the game, to be executed. BLT : A Lua hook mod designed for ease of use for players and modders alike.Here are some terms that may help you understand this guide a bit better These are not necessary, but may aid you. There will be some terms that you might want to know to understand modding. And also some 'mod_override' mods that will enhance your experience, espeically in the visual department. Most of the mods will be BLT mods, with reason I will elaborate further down.

To me, they give us the must-have, quality of life features that the PAYDAY 2 developers should have put in, but now the playerbase is adding the features themselves. And after almost 2 years, the modding scene of PAYDAY 2 is thriving with so many mods out there to enhance your heisting experience.īelow are some mods that I usually use, but I feel should be used more often. Then seeing as many other players began to mod the many elements in-game, Overkill themselves gave their approval for the way modding is done and also gave a helping hand with the 'mod_override' feature. The developers didn't build the game with that in mind and didn't think about modability in the long run.īut determined players nevertheless found a way to sneak in modding capabilities into PAYDAY 2. PAYDAY 2 has been going for almost 5 years, and despite some mishaps with how the game got updated throughout its lifetime, it's still a great game, and the (only) best 4-player co-op heisting game.Īt first, PAYDAY 2 didn't have much modding support.

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