Game Dev Tycoon

Game Dev Tycoon

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How To Mod For Beginners
By TheVoidstarTY
If you are new to this game and/or want to know how to Mod it, click here and this Guide will tell you how to Mod Game Dev Tycoon.
   
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What is Modding?
Modding or Mod is short for Modification. Modding a game is to simply click, copy and replace folders, scripts and applications. When Modding, it cannot always be good and some may harm you game. For example: in Game Dev Tycoon the Multiplayer Mod requires a back up folder or else it will severly damage your save files. Also, when replacing Official Game files, like the game's scripts, make sure to place them where they are safe and you are likely to remember where they are. Also, to remember that a file has been replaced click rename, go to the beginning of the file and add MOD and then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Now you are ready to go to step 1.
Step 1: Opening The Local Game Files
Make sure to have the game closed when doing this. First off, go to your Steam Library and right click on Game Dev Tycoon. Then right at the bottom of the little box that pops up, left click on Properties. It will have opened up an even bigger bix. In the top left corner should be some tabs. Click on the one that says Local Files and Browse the Local Files. It will now show you all your in game files. Click on the file called Mods.
Step 2: Downloading and Finding The Correct Mod File
Now you need to click on the Download button for the Mod. While it is downloading you can go on YouTube, do your homework, make a cup of tea or whatever but do NOT load up Game Dev Tycoon. Once it has downloaded, open up the folder and it should be the 2nd folder in. Drag/extract/copy that folder over into your Game Dev Tycoon Mods folder. Your Mod should now be ready to load. You are ready for step 3.
Step 3: Applying and Using the Mod
Finally you are going to load up your game. Once your game is loaded up, press Esc on your keyboard and click on Mods. Your Mod should be in there click on that Mod and it should turn blue. If not then refer to another catogory in this Guide. Once it is blue, back out of it and Exit the game. Then load it back up again and press New game. You will now have the Mod active and you can still earn achievments with the Mod active.
Help! It doesn't appear to be here!
If so, try another folder or refer to the Discussion centre and help will be provided there. Your mod file may even be corrupted! Or just try a different version of that mod or a different mod completely!
Help! It is showing up Red!
Sadly, you are unlucky and the Mod does not work :(
Please at this point, refer to the Greenheart Games Forum.
Or visit the Steam Discussion page and help will be provided there!
11 Comments
pink balem 16 Apr, 2022 @ 6:00pm 
Is there a way to force red barrels pop up with a mod? i missed the opportunity back then i want to do it with the guide now.
Eye9 6 Nov, 2018 @ 8:48am 
"Modding a game is to simply click, copy and replace folders, scripts and applications"
wrong, that is the SECOND REASON.
the first reason is basically making those mods in the first place
♦Unknown♦ 25 Nov, 2017 @ 5:45am 
YEET
Hood 6 Jul, 2016 @ 10:48am 
lol ok :steamsalty:
TheVoidstarTY  [author] 6 Jul, 2016 @ 10:40am 
@Hood This is neither.
@BlackGamer When I get the time maybe.
Hood 6 Jul, 2016 @ 8:45am 
got really confused thinking this would be how to create mods instead of how to subscribe to them.
\/нσℓℓσω кηιgнт\/ 6 Jul, 2016 @ 4:21am 
Photos or videos please
Reonauly 27 Jun, 2016 @ 12:58pm 
I thought you just went on the workshop and clicked Subscribe?
Well, what do I know?
TheVoidstarTY  [author] 25 Oct, 2014 @ 2:44pm 
Sorry, I'll change that. Thanks for the notice :)
Hydran 20 May, 2014 @ 10:21am 
It says 'Guid' instead of 'Guide' at the overview text. Just wanted to let you know :P