Oxygen Not Included How To Install Mods Manually

To manually install mods for Oxygen Not Included (ONI), you must place the mod files into a specific "local" folder within your user documents. This method is essential for users on the Epic Games Store or those who want to use mods not available on the Steam Workshop. 1. Locate the Manual Mods Folder

The manual mod directory is located in your system's user data folder, not the game's installation directory. Windows: \Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\local\ Mac: /Documents/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/ Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Klei/OxygenNotIncluded/mods/local/

Note: If the local folder does not exist inside the mods folder, you must create it manually. 2. Prepare the Mod Files

Download and Extract: Download the mod files (usually a .zip or archive) from a source like GitHub or Nexus Mods.

Check Folder Structure: Open the extracted folder. It must contain the mod's core files directly, such as a .dll file, mod.yaml, and mod_info.yaml.

Avoid Double-Nesting: Ensure you do not have a folder inside another folder with the same name before reaching the files, as the game will fail to recognize the mod. 3. Install the Mod oxygen not included how to install mods manually

Copy the Folder: Move the entire extracted folder (e.g., BiggerCameraZoom) into the local folder you located in Step 1.

Final Path Example (Windows): Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\local\YourModName\mod.yaml. 4. Enable in Game Launch Oxygen Not Included. Select Mods from the main menu.

Find your manually added mod in the list and click the Enable button. Restart the game to apply the changes. Community Tips

“I downloaded it from the steam workshop, then copied the mod into my mods/local/ folder. Once i have the mod in there, the translation shows up... as expected.” Reddit · r/Oxygennotincluded · 2 months ago

“You create a Local folder in your mods folder and put your mods there.” Reddit · r/Oxygennotincluded · 3 years ago To manually install mods for Oxygen Not Included

What specific mod are you trying to install? I can check if it has unique requirements or known compatibility issues with the latest ONI update.

For manual mod users, installing Mod Manager (by PeterHan) is a game-changer. It lets you reorder mod load priority, disable/enable mods without restarting, and view detailed errors. Install it manually like any other mod.

Correct Structure Example: Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\Steam\NameOfMod\mod_info.yaml

Incorrect Structure Example: Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\Steam\NameOfMod\NameOfMod\mod_info.yaml (Nested folders often happen if you extract a folder inside a folder).

Many cutting-edge or abandoned mods live on GitHub. Here is how to install them manually: For manual mod users, installing Mod Manager (by

Pro Tip: Some GitHub mods are in "development" (pre-release). Look for a mod_info.yaml file inside the folder. If it's missing, the mod will not work.

Now, let's perform the installation.

Manual installation bypasses the game’s automatic update and dependency checks. Keep these points in mind:

The Steam Workshop is still the largest repository. To manually download mods from Steam without the Steam client:

Some mods are distributed as just a single .dll file.