As your mod collection grows, you will need to manage performance and organization. Disabling vs. Uninstalling
You may be tempted to unzip a mod to "see what's inside." BeamNG.drive is specifically designed to read mods directly from the .zip archive. Placing an unzipped folder in your mods directory can cause the mod to not load at all or, even worse, cause serious performance issues or crashes.
: Subscribed mods automatically update whenever the creator pushes a new version, ensuring compatibility. Manual Installation (Web Downloads) For mods found on the Official Forums
Take the downloaded .zip file (do NOT unzip it) and move it directly into the mods folder. Launch the Game: Start BeamNG.drive. beamng drive 017 mods install
Ensure the file ends in .zip . If it ends in .rar or .7z , you must extract it and re-compress the internal folders into a standard .zip archive.
This occurs when a mod is built for a newer version of BeamNG.drive (such as v0.20+). Newer versions use different material scripting formats that v0.17 cannot read. Always look for mods explicitly tagged for version 0.17 or older. Game Crashes on Loading Screen
Installing mods in (released August 16, 2019) involves two primary methods: the automated in-game Repository and manual file placement. This version introduced significant updates like improved AI traffic and the Gavril Bluebuck, which changed how certain mods interact with the game world. 1. In-Game Repository (Recommended) As your mod collection grows, you will need
This is the safest and easiest way. Mods here are verified for quality and compatibility.
Load into a map and open the vehicle selector radial menu to test your asset. Troubleshooting Common Version 0.17 Mod Issues
If you downloaded a .zip file from a third-party site or the forums, follow these steps: 1. Locate your User Folder Placing an unzipped folder in your mods directory
Navigate back to your user mods folder: ...\Documents\BeamNG.drive\version-0.17\mods\ Inside this folder, create two new subfolders: Name one vehicles (for cars, trucks, and planes). Name the other levels (for maps and tracks).
The game stores temporary data to help it load faster. Sometimes, old or conflicting data in this cache can cause problems with mods. The BeamNG.drive documentation suggests that clearing the cache is an excellent first step when troubleshooting mod-related issues, as it forces the game to rebuild this data, which often fixes problems, especially graphical glitches or mods not appearing correctly.
If you cannot use the launcher, navigate manually to: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\BeamNG.drive\0.17\ (Note: Some older versions might store this in AppData/Local/BeamNG.drive depending on your setup) . 2. Create or Find the "mods" Folder Once inside your version 0.17 user folder: Look for a folder named mods .
Before learning to install, you need to know where to find them. The internet is full of places to download content, but safety and compatibility are paramount. The Official BeamNG Repository
