Do not go gentle into that good night
links to corresponding videos
links to corresponding downloads
links to my personal .txt files (.ini’s, etc…)
This is my load order. Many are like it but this one is mine: Philosophy on Modding
0.0 Before You Mod
0.1 About Modding
To mod dying light you have to overwrite official files. This means that mistakes can only be undone by having a backup of the original game files or by verifying them through Stream (which would undo all of your modding). Keep this in mind.
0.2 Multiplayer
Modding in multiplayer games works as long as you and your friends have the EXACT SAME mods.
0.3 7zip
– Install 7zip. It’s pretty straight forward.
– If you need help check out my video.
– When you open an archive (.pak files, in our case) you may be asked to choose how you want to open it. Select 7zip. If you don’t see 7zip choose the More apps option and search for it. You may also need to choose Look for another app on this PC.
An archival program is needed to open, edit and add to files inside of them. 7zip is free.
0.4 Reveal File Name Extensions
– If you need help check out my video. It’s the same one linked in the previous step.
This allows you to see what each file is when opening mods and game folders. It’s needed in at least one step.
1.0 Modding Setup
1.1 Launch the Game
– Install Dying Light from Steam (This guide may also work for the GOG version of the game but it hasn’t been tested.)
– Launch it. Get to the main menu. Close the game.
If you don’t launch the game for its first time some files, to be modded, won’t exist.
2.0 Menus
NO LOGOS
Mod Description: A launch command to completely disable all intro scenes and videos.
Note: Major, game-start, time saver.
In your Steam LIBRARY, right-click Dying Light. Select Properties. Within the Selected Launch Option field type -nologos and then exit the window.
Mod Description: Set the main menu scene to night time instead of day.
Note: I like how it feels. A bit more ominous.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open Main Menu Night.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
3.0 Gameplay
Mod Description: Allows you to play the prologue, finale and The Following DLC’s finale in multiplayer mode.
– Manually download the Multiplayer Missions version of the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the Dying Light folder.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder.
– Drag and drop the gamedll_x64_rwdi.dll, filesystem_x64_rwdi.dll and engine_x64_rwdi.dll files from the mod into the game folder. Replace the files in the destination.
– Close both windows (for sake of not getting lost in the next step).
– Open the mod archive again. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW folder. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak folder. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Close both windows, again (for sake of not getting lost in the next step).
– Open the mod archive again. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW_DLC17 folder. Open DataDLC17_0.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW_DLC17/DataDLC17_0.pak.
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod inside to into the DataDLC17_0.pak. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Close both windows, again (for sake of not getting lost in the final next step).
– Open the mod archive a final timeagain. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW_DLC17 folder. Open DataDLC17_2.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW_DLC17/DataDLC17_2.pak.
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod inside to into the DataDLC17_2.pak. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Faster swimming and diving. Less oxygen and faster dying to make up for the speed.
Note: This mod is highly appreciated.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data3 folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Removes the loot bodies animation. Instantly aqcuire loot. Doesn’t affect other searching animations.
Note: I like that this doesn’t affect other animations. Feels QoL without being too, cheaty.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Adds the ability to look at your watch.
Note: Push the number 4 key to view and put away. Only availabie after the tutorial quest and outside.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Allows you to use waepons and do attacks in safe zones.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder.
– Drag and drop the UseWeaponInSafeZone.asi and winmm.dll files from the mod into the Dying Light game folder.
3.0 Gameplay
Mod Description: Changes the chase music of the final mission to the E3 demo track.
– Manually download the Standalone version of mod.
– Open the archive. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW folder. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/Data3
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Close both windows (for sake of not getting lost in the next step).
– Open the mod archive again. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW_DLC16 folder. Open DataDLC16_1.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW_DLC16/DataDLC16_1.pak.
– Drag and drop the musicpresets_stadium.scr file from the mod into the DataDLC16_1.pak. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Close both windows, again (for sake of not getting lost in the final step).
– Open the mod archive a final time. Open the Dying Light folder. Open the DW_DLC17 folder. Open DataDLC17_1.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW_DLC17/DataDLC17_1.pak.
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod inside to into the DataDLC17_1.pak. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Makes the Legendary Skill Tree worth the effort.
– From MAIN FILES manually download jcmlsn_legend_skill_tree_100.
– Open the archive. Open the jcmlsn_legend_skill_tree_mod_1_6_100 folder. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Adds more voices for Rais men, and additional voices in fights as well as some different AI reactions.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
4.0 Fixes
DLEiF – DYING LIGHT ENGINE ‘IMPROVEMENTS’ AND FIXES
Mod Description: Alters settings related to shadows, light, and other graphical parameters.
– Manually download the DLEiF 2.0 – EXP3 version of the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3 folder. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/Data/Scripts
– Delete the following file: Scattering.scr
– Yes to Confirm File Delete.
Note: Deleting the Scattering.scr file stops the sky from flickering during thunderstorms and corrects the horizon line.
5.0 Visuals
Mod Description: Increases the scale of grass, shrubs and plants around the Slums.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod inside. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Removes the water splash on screen when swimming or being sprayed by water.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data0.pak/Data/Scripts
– Drag and drop the varlist_screen_drops.scr and varlist_screen_drops.scd files from the mod into the Scripts folder. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
LIVING LIGHT – NO LENS FLARE AND BETTER BLOOM
Mod Description: Removes all Lens Flares and improves Bloom by making it circular.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Removeswater drops, lens and sun flare, improves lighting, sunray intensity and shadow consistency.
Note: Load before Natural Graphics.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the Visual Mod folder. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak folder. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
Mod Description: Fixes blownout lights, removes Film Grain, Blur and Depth of Field.
– Manually download the MAIN FILE.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
DYNAMIC WEATHER AND EXTENDED TIME CYCLES
Mod Description: Weather can now change randomly while playing, as oppose to only during loading screens.
– From the OPTIONAL FILES manually download Dynamic Weather (Vanilla Time Cycles).
– Open the archive. Open the DWV folder. Open Data3.pak.
– In a second window open the Dying Light game folder and then the following folders and files: DW/Data3.pak/Data3
– Drag and drop the Data folder from the mod into the Data3.pak window. Yes to Confirm File Copy.
– Still in the games Data3 folder. Open the following: Data/Scripts.
– Right-click WeatherData.scr. Select Edit.
– Locate the entries that say AddRandomWeather and change the following:
– – AddRandomWeather(0.08, 0.75); to AddRandomWeather(0.126, 0.75)
– – AddRandomWeather(0.02, 0.50); to AddRandomWeather(0.126, 0.50);
– – AddRandomWeather(0.1, 0.75); to AddRandomWeather(0.126, 0.75);
– – AddRandomWeather(0.01, 0.90); to AddRandomWeather(0.126, 0.90);
– Locate the line Scenario(“3”) // Night fog. Beneath this line delete the following:
– – AddTask(0.08, 20.00, 5.00, 3.40);
– Locate the line Scenario(“7”) // Night fog. Beneath this line delete the following:
– – AddTask(0.08, 6.00, 15.00, 3.45);
Save then close file.Yes to update the archive.
The edits that we made to the WeatherData.scr file get rid of an ugly/distracting fog. There will still be fog in the game, just not a specific type.
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.
Note: If it’s too dark you can also disable fake HDR.
– 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 Dying Light. 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 (Yes, it’s a Days Gone mod), manually download the MAIN FILE.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window navigate to your game folder (Dying Light).
– 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. Untick prod80_03_FilmicTonemap. Unitck AmbientLight. 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 #Dying-Light room on my Discord.
April 17, 2025
– Added the mod Legend Skill Tree Mod.
April 16, 2025
– Added the mod Use Weapons in Save Zone. Added Amrra Cut Reshade.
– Added Categories (in the order mods need to load) to make sorting through the guide easier.
April 15, 2025
– Guide is complete. If any changes occur, what they were/are will be listed here. I do plan on adding a few more mods in the coming days.
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.
– Lily Mu: Intro command and some other very useful information
– Trosski: All kinds of work and mod testing.
– Yolgezer35: Typo catch