A Comprehensive Guide on Installing Mods for Warhammer 40K Darktide

Over the past year, Warhammer 40K: Darktide has flourished thanks to the dedicated support from Fatshark. The developers are consistently working to implement new features based on player feedback. However, for those looking to enhance their gameplay experience even further, the vibrant modding community offers a plethora of options. Whether it’s adding a scoreboard, enabling health bars for enemies, or introducing new enemy spawns in the chaotic battlegrounds, modding allows players to customize Darktide to their preferences. If you’re playing on PC, this guide will walk you through the process of installing mods in Warhammer 40K: Darktide.

How to Install Mods in Warhammer 40K: Darktide

While installing mods for Darktide is not merely a matter of dragging files into a folder, the process is relatively straightforward. Here are the essentials you’ll need:

Nexus Mods Account: This is required to download mod files and the mod framework.
Darktide Mod Loader (DML): A vital tool that enables players to manage their mods.
Darktide Mod Framework (DMF): An open-source framework that facilitates mod installation.

While Fatshark does not officially endorse modding, it permits it within the community. If any issues arise due to mods, you will need to disable them or seek assistance from the mod author, as no official mod support is provided by Fatshark.

Let’s delve into the installation steps for setting up Darktide with mods.

Step 1: Installing the Darktide Mod Loader

The first tool you’ll need is the Darktide Mod Loader, which allows for the enabling and disabling of mods while playing.

After creating your Nexus Mods account, navigate to this link.
Download the zip file and extract it into your Darktide installation folder, typically found at:

\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE

Run the file named “toggle_darktide_mods.bat” .
Upon success, you will receive a confirmation message indicating “Darktide is now patched to load mods” .

Remember to run this bat file each time the game updates, as updates may disable mod functionality.

Step 2: Installing the Darktide Mod Framework

Next, we will install the Darktide Mod Framework, which provides an in-game mod manager to streamline your modding experience.

Visit this link to download the zip file for the framework.
Next, navigate to the following directory:

\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Warhammer 40,000 DARKTIDE\mods

Extract the framework files here, which will create a folder named “dmf” within the mods directory.
Initially, the folder structure should appear as follows with no additional mods installed:

Now that the groundwork is laid, you’re ready to begin installing mods into Darktide!

Installing Mods in Darktide

With both the Mod Loader and Mod Framework successfully installed, it’s time to start adding mods to your game. For instance, let’s add the “Scoreboard” mod by Grasmann.

First, go to this mod link and download the zip file.
Extract the contents of the zip file and place the “scoreboard” folder into the mods folder.
Your mods folder should resemble this:

Open the “mod_load_order.txt” file with a text editor such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Type the exact name of the mod as it appears in the folder, in this case, “scoreboard” . Here’s how the text file should look:

Save your changes and close the file.
Launch Warhammer 40K: Darktide.
In the pause menu, you will now find an option labeled “Mod Options.”
Selecting this will enable you to toggle mods on and off and adjust their settings individually.

Add Additional Mods

To include more mods, repeat the previous steps and add the next mod title on a new line in the “mod_load_order.txt” file.

For example, after placing the folder for the “Healthbars” mod by raindish in the mods folder, add it to the list in the “mod_load_order.txt” file as shown below:

To deactivate a mod, simply remove its line from the text file; it’s that simple.

This modding process is fairly user-friendly, and there is a wealth of mods available to enhance your gameplay, offering improved features, new mechanics, and impressive visual upgrades.

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