Star Wars Zero Company is pretty good straight out of the box, but as always, some things can be improved. Especially character options, visuals and quality-of-life improvements. Some mods will require you to install them manually, but most can be done automatically without much trouble! As always, the modding community has your back, so if you are curious about modding Star Wars Zero Company, this article will guide you through the steps.
Takeaways:
- What's the easiest way to install mods in Star Wars Zero Company on PC?
- What's causing mods to crash Star Wars Zero Company all the time?
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How to Mod Star Wars Zero Company
The steps in this guide will only work for the PC version of Star Wars Zero Company. None of these steps will work on consoles. Nexus Mods is the best place to start when looking for Star Wars: Zero Company mods. You can browse available mods, check screenshots, read user comments, and see exactly what each mod requires.
Keep in mind that every mod works a little differently, so always read the mod description before downloading it. Pay particular attention to installation instructions, requirements, compatibility notes, and supported game versions.
IMPORTANT: Game updates break mods. So if the game gets an update, mods will almost always break. So mods that haven't been updated since the last game update will probably cause issues so keep a close eye on game updates and mod updates.
Vortex Mod Manager
Vortex Mod Manager is a convenient option if you plan to install several mods. Instead of manually moving files around your game directory every time you want to install or remove a modification, Vortex can help manage your collection from one place.
- Download and install Vortex from the official Nexus Mods website.
- Once installed, launch Vortex and allow it to detect your games.
- Find Star Wars: Zero Company in the supported games list and enable management for the game if Vortex supports the required installation method.
Note: You can also just visit the Nexus Mods website and download a mod for the game that will automatically add the game to Vortex.
Install a Mod Through Vortex
When a mod is compatible with Vortex, you can download it through Nexus Mods and have Vortex handle the installation.
- After installing the mod, check Vortex for any warnings or required dependencies.
- Enable the mod if necessary and launch the game to test it.
Don't Install Everything at Once!
Don't stack a ton of mods straight up. Download and test each mod. Because once you have a big stack of them added, you will probably have trouble finding out which one is causing the game to crash. Then it will become a process of elimination.
Manual Mod Installation
Not every mod will work through Vortex. Some mods may require manual installation, particularly Unreal Engine mods that use specific files or folder structures. If the mod you have picked doesn't have a Vortex option next to it you will have to do things manually.
For manual mods, check the instructions page and follow the steps. If you make a mistake, the mod won't work, and the game will crash, so pay close attention to every step.
Note: If you prefer manual installation, keep backups of original files and avoid overwriting files unless the mod instructions specifically tell you to.
