Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Mods in Factorio 2.0

Factorio 2.0 offers a plethora of mods that significantly enhance gameplay or deliver transformative quality-of-life features. Many players find it hard to enjoy the game without these innovative Factorio mods. Following the release of Factorio 2.0 Space Age, the developers incorporated numerous features into the core game. Despite this, exciting new mods continue to emerge, and below is a guide on where to find and how to install them in Factorio 2.0.

Finding Mods for Factorio 2.0 | Factorio Space Age

Mods Page in Factorio Main Menu — Image courtesy of Prima Games

To start downloading mods for Factorio, head over to the Mod Portal on the official Factorio website. You will need to either create a new Factorio account or connect your Steam account using the Steam API feature on the site. This will automatically link your Factorio account to Steam, allowing you to begin downloading your favorite mods.

Launch Factorio and locate the Mods tab from the main menu. This section will display the currently active mods along with any DLC like Space Age.

Installing and Uninstalling Mods in Factorio 2.0

Exploring Mods in Factorio — Image courtesy of Prima Games

To add mods, navigate to the Explore tab within the mods window where you can browse all the community-uploaded mods. Pay attention to the “Factorio version” label associated with each mod, since some may still appear but have not been updated for the latest release, potentially leading to compatibility issues.

Once you have your desired mod, find the “Install” button at the top-right of the Mods window. Selecting it will automatically initiate the download and installation process. Feel free to explore and add additional mods as desired.

After you finish installing your selected mods, click “confirm” located at the bottom-right corner of the Mods window. This action will restart Factorio, loading all necessary data including the new mods. You will automatically be sent back to the main menu, where your mods will now be active.

Installed Mods Page in Factorio — Image courtesy of Prima Games

If you wish to uninstall any mods, revisit the mods window from the main menu. Navigate to the “Manage” tab, where you’ll see a list of all installed mods. You can deselect the checkbox next to the mod you wish to remove or delete it entirely by clicking on the trash icon in the top-right corner of the window.

Once you’ve sorted through your mods, you may either start a new game or load an existing save file. The installed mods will function even on saved games that were initially started without them.

In case you’re unsure about which mods to try, here’s a list of some of the top mods available for Factorio 2.0.

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