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This is my load order. Many are like it but this one is mine: Philosophy on Modding
0.0 Before You Mod
0.1 Mods and Save Files
Some mods won’t work unless you start a new save. This is because certain settings are baked into the players save file at the games start. If you install a mod and it doesn’t work start a new save to test it out.
0.2 Visual Mods and Cut Scenes
Some visual mods may only work on the game itself and not the cutscenes. If you are testing a mod on a new save be sure to get past the initial cut scenes before deciding it doesn’t work.
1.0 Modding Setup
1.1 Launch the Game
– Install Days Gone from Steam (This guide also works for the GOG version of Days Gone, though you may get the occasional crash.)
– Launch it. Get to the main menu. Close the game.
If you don’t launch the game for its first time the files mentioned below won’t exist.
1.2 Disable SFPaks Folder
– Go to Steam\SteamApps\Common\Days Gone\BendGame\Content\
– (GOG Users go to Days Gone\BendGame\Content\. The game location is where you chose it to be during installation.)
– Inside of Content locate the sfpaks folder.
– Rename the folder to IgnoreSFPaks
– Keep this window open
FYI: You can rename sfpaks to anything. I call it IgnoreSFPaks to remind myself of what renaming the file does (makes the game ignore it).
1.3 Paks Folder
– Still in the Content folder (the folder that contains SFPaks)
– There should be a Paks folder. If there isn’t, create one.
Note: Going forward, when I mention the Paks folder this is the location that I’m refering, too.
FYI: You will see guides telling you to install mods to the AppData directory. Its absolutely fine to choose that location. However, you DO NOT HAVE TO install them there.
2.0 Deacon
Mod Description: 4K textures for Deacon
Note: Test this. If you have a performance impact just delete the file that you installed.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-4KdEACON_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Makes Deacon wear his military had the right direction. Feels more appropriate to me.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Deacons Military hat flipped.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Military_cap_forward_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Makes Deacon’s walkietalkie more inline with irl versions.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-SAOSN_Deacon_Black_Radio_P.pak inside.
3.0 Fixes & Restoration
3.1 Annoyances
Mod Description: Save a few seconds on startup by disabling the intro screen.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window navigate to C:\Users\”User Account“\AppData\Local\BendGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor
– Drag and drop the Game.ini inside. Replace the file in the destination.
3.2 Fixes & Stability
ULTRA PLUS BEST PERFORMANCE AND VISUALS FOR EVERYONE
Mod Description: Bug fixes, performance boosts and visual upgrades.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the _UltraPlus_v0.5_8GB_P.pak inside.
Note: If you have less than 8GB‘s of VRAM choose one of the other options in the archive that meet YOUR system specs.
3.3 Restoration
DAYS GONE – SHADOWS (FREAKER DOGS)
Mod Description: Restores the cut Freaker Dogs.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Shadows_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Restores the cut Undead Freaker.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Undead_Freaker_P.pak inside.
4.0 Freakers
MASSIVE (CHALLENGING) HORDES -TIER -VARIANTS
Mod Description: Makes the hordes significantly larger.
Note: If you haven’t experienced hordes yet you may want to skip this mod. I like the challenge.
– From MAIN FILES manually download 1.2 Horde pak version.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Mass Horde 1.2_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Everything in game has 2 ears. Now you collect 2 instead of 1 from each kill. It also increases ear carry capacity.
– From MAIN FILES manually download NoWastingEars_IncreasedCarryingCapacity.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the NoWastingEars_CC_P.pak inside.
NO BULLET SPONGES AT HIGH DIFFICULTIES
Mod Description: Disables the player damage decrease on Hard and Survival difficulties. Nothing else.
– Manually download the MAIN FILE.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-difficultyDamageFix_P.pak inside.
5.0 Gear
Mod Description: Replaces the ambulance with a real world version.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-BetterBinoculars_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Replaces the ambulance with a real world version.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Lighten Up.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-LightenUp_P.pak inside.
6.0 Testing (Mods for)
Mod Description: Unlocks the in game debug menu.
Controls: Enable Debug Menu by pushing Ctrl + Backspace. Use Left and Right directional keys to open menus.
Note: You can cheat your way through the game with this mod. You can also use it to help test other mods and to tweak some non-cheaty settings.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-DebugCheatMenu_P.pak inside.
7.0 Vehicles
Mod Description: Replaces the ambulance with a real world version.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Days Gone Ambulance Retexture Without Lightbar.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-AmbulanceNoLightbar_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Removes the bandana, wires and zip ties from the bike fork.
– From MAIN FILES manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-CleanFork_P.pak inside.
DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRUISER – POLICE SUV RETEXTURE
Mod Description: Replaces the Farewell Police Department SUV with the real life Deschutes Country Sherrif SUV.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-deschutescountysheriff_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Changes the Teir 3 saddlebags from a single bag to a double.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Double Saddlebags Low.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-TwoSaddlebagsLow_P.pak inside.
KLAMATH COUNTY SHERIFF AND FIRE DISTRICT RETEXTURE
Mod Description: Replaces the police SUV and firetruck with those based on real life Klamath Country.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop both the 500-kcso_P.pak and 500-KlamathCoFireDist1_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Replaces vanilla liscense plates with more detailed, true to life, ones.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-LicensePlates_P.pak inside.
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FOR FIRE RESCUE TRUCK
Mod Description: Replaces the fire rescue truck with an Oregon Department of Forestry firefighting vehicle.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-ODFFire_P.pak inside.
OREGON STATE POLICE CAR – POLICE SEDAN RETEXTURE
Mod Description: Replaces the police sedan textures with the true to life Oregon State Police color scheme that began being phased out in 2017.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-OSP_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Changes the green cord on the seat to red and integrates the clean seat mod.
– From OPTIONAL FILES manually download Clean Seat Red Rope ALT.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-CleanSeatRed_ALT_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Adds side mirrors to the bike.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-SideMirrors_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Retextures the taxi to be more in line with those found in rural Oregon.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-taxi_P.pak inside.
8.0 Weapons
Mod Description: Brings back the M4A1 from previous game version.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Beta_M4A1_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Doubles the lifespan of supressors.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-BetterSups_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Changes crosshairs for the various weapon types. A bit easier to aim.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-CrosshairChange_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Higher quality version of Boozers shotgun.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Boozer_Pre_Alpha_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Custom sniper scope model. Removes the black area around the site.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-SniperScope_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Replaces the two crossbows with the Horton Scout and Stryker Strykezone 380 form The Walking Dead.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-DarylsCrossbow_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Vanilla environmental explosions only affect up to 20 enemies. Now they can affect up to 100.
Note: This may feel OP but it goes nicely with the Massive Horde mod that I installed earlier in the guide.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the Environmental_Explosions_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Replaces the 556 texture with a Heckler & Koch 416 model.
Note: Perhaps not lore friendly but I am a real life HK fan.
– From OPTIONAL FILES manually download HK416 No Laser.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the HK416 No Laser_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Adds a Smith and Wesson revovler to the game.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-ModName_P.pak inside.
MULTIPLE BOOT KNIFE DAMAGE VARIANTS
Mod Description: Increases the boot knifes damage
– From MAIN FILES manually download Boot Knife – Damage x1.25.
– Open the archive. Open the folder inside.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the Bootknife_Damage_x1.25_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: High quality pistol replacer.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-Berreta_92fs_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Gives melee weapons 10x the durability.
– Manually download the MAIN FILE.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the XDurability_P.pak inside.
9.0 Visuals
Mod Description: Night exposure, moon and sky adjustments. Also decrease AI detection during the dark hours.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Days Gone Darker Nights v2.2.
– Open the archive. Open Dark_Sky. Open Moon_Brightness_50.
– In a second window open the Paks folder.
– Drag and drop the 500-DGDN Moon_50 Exposure_50_DS_P.pak inside.
Mod Description: Enhances the visuals of the game through config edits.
– From MAIN FILES manually download Enhanced Visuals Config V3.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window navigate to C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local\BendGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor
– Drag and drop the Engine.ini inside. Replace the file in the desitination.
THE AMRRA CUT. A CINAMATIC RESHADE OVERHAUL
Mod Description: This is a ReShade Preset. Reshade is a graphical overlay to enhance the visual experience of the game.
– Navigate to your game folder (Days Gone). Open BendGame\Binaries\WIN64. Delete any file that is here EXCEPT the DaysGone.exe. (There may not be any other files).
– Go to ReShade.me
– In the center of the screen select Download (the button location may change over time).
– Download the latest ReShade option. (with full add-on support not needed).
– Double-click the executable that was downloaded.
– In the Select a game or application window locate and select DaysGone. Next.
– Select DirectX 10/11/12. Next.
– At the top left Uncheck all. Then reclick Check all. Finish installation.
– On the AMRRA CUT mod page, manually download the MAIN FILE.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window navigate to your game folder (Days Gone). Open BendGame\Binaries\WIN64.
– Drag and drop the aMRRA cUT 1.3.INI inside.
– Launch the game
– Once you get to the main menu push the Home key. Skip Tutorial.
– Select the dropdown at the top. Choose Amrra Cut 1.3 ini. Select.
– Untick FlexibleCA. Save at the top right. Push the Home key.
What is a Change Log?
Here I list changes that I make to the guide (mod updates, mod removals, mod additions, instruction changes, so forth…).
Change Log
If you see any typos in the guide or have suggestions please put them in the #Days-Gone room on my Discord.
February 16, 2025
– Fixed a few typos.
– Added a notation that the GOG version of the game is myway moddable but you may get an occasional crash.
February 13, 2025
– Guide is complete. If any changes occur, what they were/are will be listed here.
Alphabetical Credits
Of course the most important people in all of this our those who make the games we mod and the people who create the mods and tools we use. As well as YOU who support me with kind words, encouragement and donations. Those who are listed below have contributed directly to this guide in some form or another.
– Days Gone Modding Discord: Lots of info.
– ProfessorBlight: for sharing on a Nexus post that the only thing stopping new mods from working is StartupPackages.pak. However, some older mods still wont work with this method, which is why the one presented in this guide persists.