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How to Install Mods for Space Marine 2[edit | edit source]

Notice: This wiki and its contributors support modding for Space Marine 2 on legitimate copies of the game only. Support for pirated versions will not be provided.

Space Marine 2 modding has evolved over time, and this guide will be updated as processes change. It is important to note that creating and using mods is currently only possible on the PC platform. It is possible on devices such as the Steam Deck, although the installation process is more complex. At this time, players on Xbox and PlayStation cannot directly install mods, but some workarounds exist for experiencing modded gameplay.

Different mods may have different installation instructions, but the primary methods fall into two categories: manual installation or using a Mod Loader.

When downloading mods from sites such as Nexus Mods, you typically receive a compressed file (either a ZIP or RAR archive). You must extract the contents of these files before installing the mod.

The Mods folder will only recognize PAK files. If a ZIP or RAR archive is mistakenly placed into the Mods folder, it will either be ignored or cause the game to malfunction.

Important: Always launch the game using the Green "Play" button in the Steam or Epic Games Library. Launching the game from shortcuts, .exe files, or third-party tools may break mod functionality.

PC Installation[edit | edit source]

Option 1: Manual Installation[edit | edit source]

Download a mod from an external site (such as NexusMods or a trusted Discord source).
Locate your Space Marine 2 game directory and navigate to:

client_pc\root\mods

If the downloaded file is a ZIP or RAR archive, extract it to reveal the PAK file.
Move the PAK file into the mods folder.
Launch Space Marine 2 from the Steam or Epic Games library using the Green Play Button.

Option 2: Using The Mod Loader[edit | edit source]

If you have not installed the Mod Loader yet, please see Installing The Mod Loader.

The Warhammer Workshop Mod Loader simplifies the installation of mods.

To install a mod using the Mod Loader:

Download the mod from NexusMods or another trusted source.
If it is a ZIP or RAR archive, extract it to access the PAK file.
Open the Mod Loader application.
Press Install Mod. A file explorer window will open.
Navigate to the folder containing the PAK file, select it, and click Open.
The mod should appear in the Mod Loader's list with an activation checkbox.
Activate the mod (if not already checked) and press Play Modded to launch the game with mods enabled.

Steam Deck Installation[edit | edit source]

To install mods on Steam Deck:

Put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode.
Connect a mouse and keyboard for easier navigation.
Download the mod file from NexusMods or another trusted source.
Locate your Space Marine 2 directory and navigate to:

client_pc\root\mods

If the mod is compressed (ZIP or RAR), extract it to access the PAK file.
Drag and drop the PAK file into the mods folder.
Return to Gaming Mode and launch the game through the Green Play Button in the Steam Library.

Launching the game improperly may cause mods not to load.

Console Installation (Xbox/PlayStation)[edit | edit source]

Players on Xbox and PlayStation cannot directly install mods into Space Marine 2. However, some mods can affect a game session if a PC or Steam Deck player — who has installed the mods — hosts a private lobby.

If a PC player with mods hosts, console players joining their lobby may experience the effects of the host's mods.

Important: This method does not work for all mods. Always check with the mod creator to verify if a mod supports co-op syncing across platforms.

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-<big>'''IF YOU ARE USING A PIRATED VERSION OF SPACE MARINE 2 YOU WILL RECIVE NO HELP FROM ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WIKI OR THE MODDING DISCORD SERVER REGARDING ANYTHING, BE THAT GENERAL HELP, HELP WITH MODS, HELP WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, ETC. PIRACY IS A CRIME, AND WE WORK CLOSELEY WITH DEVELOPERS OF SPACE MARINE 2 TO CREATE THE BEST POSSIBLE MODDING EXPERIENCES FOR YOU, ''FOR FREE.'''''</big>
+= How to Install Mods for Space Marine 2 =
-== How to install Mods for Space Marine 2 ==
+<big>'''Notice: This wiki and its contributors support modding for Space Marine 2 on legitimate copies of the game only. Support for pirated versions will not be provided.'''</big>
-Space Marine 2 Modding has changed over the years and this guide aims to stay updated every time the process gets changed. Before you start it is important to note that Modding only works on PC platforms. It is possible on a [[wikipedia:Steam_Deck|Steam Deck]] but gets more complicated.
-Different mods will have different installation instructions but the primary way 90% of mods will be installed is either manually through the "Mods" Folder in your SM2 Directory or by using the Mod Loader. When you download mods from a site like [[wikipedia:Nexus_Mods|Nexus Mods]], you will receive a compressed file usually in the form of a [[wikipedia:ZIP_(file_format)|ZIP]] or [[wikipedia:RAR_(file_format)|RAR]] file. These files need to have their contents extracted before they can be installed. The Mods folder will only load files that are formatted as [[wikipedia:List_of_file_formats#Archive_and_compressed|PAK]] files. If a ZIP or RAR file makes its way into the folder, it will either be ignored or the game will attempt to load it but fail, and you may experience a broken game. If you download a file already in PAK format, you do not need to extract it and it can go straight into your mods folder.
+Space Marine 2 modding has evolved over time, and this guide will be updated as processes change.
+It is important to note that creating and using mods is currently only possible on the PC platform.
+It is possible on devices such as the [[wikipedia:Steam Deck|Steam Deck]], although the installation process is more complex.
+At this time, players on Xbox and PlayStation cannot directly install mods, but some workarounds exist for experiencing modded gameplay.
-Launching the game with any method other than the Green Steam Play Button Breaks the game. So please always launch your game using '''''THE GREEN PLAY BUTTON IN THE STEAM LIBRARY.'''''
+Different mods may have different installation instructions, but the primary methods fall into two categories: manual installation or using a Mod Loader.
+When downloading mods from sites such as [[wikipedia:Nexus Mods|Nexus Mods]], you typically receive a compressed file (either a [[wikipedia:ZIP (file format)|ZIP]] or [[wikipedia:RAR (file format)|RAR]] archive).
+You must extract the contents of these files before installing the mod.
+The ''Mods'' folder will only recognize [[wikipedia:List of file formats#Archive and compressed|PAK]] files.
+If a ZIP or RAR archive is mistakenly placed into the Mods folder, it will either be ignored or cause the game to malfunction.
+'''Important:''' Always launch the game using the Green "Play" button in the Steam or Epic Games Library. Launching the game from shortcuts, .exe files, or third-party tools may break mod functionality.
 == PC Installation ==
 === Option 1: Manual Installation ===
-Download a mod from an external site like NexusMods or Discord. Locate your Space Marine 2 Directory (Where the game is installed) and navigate to '''"client_pc/root/mods"'''.  If the file you downloaded is a ZIP or RAR file, you will need to extract it and look for a PAK file. After extracting the mod, all you need to do is drag the PAK file into the mods folder, and '''''Launch The Game Via The GREEN PLAY BUTTON IN THE STEAM LIBRARY.'''''
-[[File:Mod Loader real.png|thumb|418x418px|Screenshot of the Mod Loader]]
+# Download a mod from an external site (such as NexusMods or a trusted Discord source).
+# Locate your Space Marine 2 game directory and navigate to:
+<code>client_pc\root\mods</code>
+# If the downloaded file is a ZIP or RAR archive, extract it to reveal the PAK file.
+# Move the PAK file into the ''mods'' folder.
+# Launch Space Marine 2 from the Steam or Epic Games library using the Green Play Button.
+[[File:Mod_Loader_real.png|thumb|418x418px|Screenshot of the Mod Loader]]
 === Option 2: Using The Mod Loader ===
-If you have not installed the mod loader please see [[Installing The Mod Loader]]
-Warhammer Workshop has created a Mod Loader for easy Mod installation. To install a mod using this method, download a mod from an external site like NexusMods or Discord. If the file you downloaded is a ZIP or RAR file, you will need to extract it and look for a PAK file. Next. open the Mod Loader and press "Install Mod". This will bring up a file explorer window. Navigate within this window to wherever you have the mod downloaded. Select the pak file for the mod and click "open".
+''If you have not installed the Mod Loader yet, please see [[Installing The Mod Loader]].''
+The [https://ko-fi.com/warhammerworkshop Warhammer Workshop] Mod Loader simplifies the installation of mods.
+To install a mod using the Mod Loader:
+# Download the mod from NexusMods or another trusted source.
+# If it is a ZIP or RAR archive, extract it to access the PAK file.
+# Open the Mod Loader application.
+# Press '''Install Mod'''. A file explorer window will open.
+# Navigate to the folder containing the PAK file, select it, and click '''Open'''.
+# The mod should appear in the Mod Loader's list with an activation checkbox.
+# Activate the mod (if not already checked) and press '''Play Modded''' to launch the game with mods enabled.
+== Steam Deck Installation ==
+To install mods on Steam Deck:
+# Put the Steam Deck into Desktop Mode.
+# Connect a mouse and keyboard for easier navigation.
+# Download the mod file from NexusMods or another trusted source.
+# Locate your Space Marine 2 directory and navigate to:
+<code>client_pc\root\mods</code>
+# If the mod is compressed (ZIP or RAR), extract it to access the PAK file.
+# Drag and drop the PAK file into the ''mods'' folder.
+# Return to Gaming Mode and '''launch the game through the Green Play Button in the Steam Library'''.
+Launching the game improperly may cause mods not to load.
+== Console Installation (Xbox/PlayStation) ==
+Players on Xbox and PlayStation cannot directly install mods into Space Marine 2.
+However, some mods can affect a game session if a PC or Steam Deck player — who has installed the mods — hosts a private lobby.
-You should now see your mod listed in the top area and a check box to activate or deactivate it. Activate it if it is not already, and press "Play Modded". Your game should launch almost immediately and your mods should be installed.
+If a PC player with mods hosts, console players joining their lobby may experience the effects of the host's mods.
-=== Steam Deck Installation ===
+'''Important:''' This method does not work for all mods. Always check with the mod creator to verify if a mod supports co-op syncing across platforms.
-Put your Steam Deck into Desktop mode, and connect a mouse and keyboard. Download a mod from an external site like NexusMods or Discord. Locate your Space Marine 2 Directory (Where the game is installed) and navigate to '''"client_pc/root/mods"'''.  If the file you downloaded is a ZIP or RAR file, you will need to extract it and look for a PAK file. After extracting the mod, all you need to do is drag the PAK file into the mods folder, and '''''Launch The Game Via The GREEN PLAY BUTTON IN THE STEAM LIBRARY.'''''
-=== Console Installation (Xbox/PlayStation) ===
+---
-If you play Space Marine 2 on a Xbox or PlayStation, you are unable to modify your game directly. However because of the way the game loads Mods, if you get a friend on PC or Steam Deck to install a mod, and have them host a private lobby, their mods will apply to your game. ''This does not work with every mod, and you will have to ask the mod creator if this is something their mod supports.''