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Mods for Coop

By Mugge

In this Guide I will show you my personal choice of mods, that I recommend to you while playing the game in Coop.

07/21: Added detailed steps / some rework
03/21: Reworked the Guide with new configuration managment
12/20: Added a Troubeshooting section

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Category: Characters, Co-op, Game Modes, Gameplay Basics, Maps or Levels, Modding or Configuration, Multiplayer, Workshop

Languages: English

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Guide Index

Overview

Modmanager and Configmanager

Mods

Troubleshooting

Comments

Modmanager and Configmanager

Now with a recommended and a new alternative mod manager

Before you do anything, make sure you switched to the mono-branch version of Outward (Right click on Outward in your Steam library -> Properties -> Betas -> default-mono)

Modmanager

First of all follow the instructions HERE[outward.fandom.com] or the steps below to install the "BepInEx" Mod Manager.

Download the latest version of BepInEx here (x64, x86 or unix depending on your system): https://github.com/BepInEx/BepInEx/releases.
Place the zip in your game installation folder, eg. for Steam and Extract here:
...\Steam\steamapps\common\Outward\BepInEx.zip
Make sure the files look exactly like this: Outward\BepInEx\ (folder), Outward\doorstop_config.ini and Outward\winhttp.dll.
Run the game from your Steam library (not directly from Outward.exe), and make sure you see a file Outward\BepInEx\LogOutput.log, this means "BepInEx" was installed correctly.
Done!

Configmanager

To get some setting for the mods below, please follow the steps below. Just press "F1" ingame to open the config menu.

Download the latest version of BepInEx configuration manager here: https://github.com/BepInEx/BepInEx.ConfigurationManager/releases.
Place the zip in your game installation folder, eg. for Steam and Extract here:
...\Steam\steamapps\common\Outward\BepInEx.ConfigurationManager.zip
Make sure the files look exactly like this: Outward\BepInEx\plugins\ConfigurationManager.dll
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

Alternate Modmanager

You can also use this Alternativ ModManager (not tested)[outward.fandom.com]

Mods

Always install Mod 1 before all other mods, because most of the other mods depends on the mod.

1: Outward Sideloader[www.nexusmods.com]

This mod is mostly needed, to load other mods like the ones I will mention below.

Download the SideLoader.zip file from the Files page
Put the zip file in your Outward directory, so it looks like "Outward\SideLoader.zip"
Right-click the file and Extract Here, so it merges with the folders.
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

2: Shared Quest rewards[www.nexusmods.com]

Shares quest rewards (skills and items), and generates extra drops on drop tables depending on the current number of players. Only the person who want's to host a session may activate this mod. Otherwise you can't join a session.

Mod1: Install the SideLoader first.
Download the SharedQuestRewards.zip file from the Files page
Put the zip file in your Outward directory, so it looks like "Outward\SharedQuestRewards.zip"
Right-click the file and "Extract Here", so it merges with the folders.
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

3: More Map Details[www.nexusmods.com]

Marks Players, Enemies, Player Bags and the Soroborean Caravanner on world maps.

Mod1: Install the SideLoader first.
Download the MoreMapDetails.zip file from the Files page
Put the zip file in your Outward directory, so it looks like "Outward\MoreMapDetails.zip"
Right-click the file and "Extract Here", so it merges with the folders.
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

4: Combat HUD[www.nexusmods.com]

Status HUD timers, floating damage indicators, and more.
Note: Set "Render Scale" in your in-game graphics settings to full, or nearly full. This helps with the alignment of the HUD elements

Mod1: Install the SideLoader first.
Download the CombatHUD.zip file from the Files page
Put the zip file in your Outward directory, so it looks like "Outward\CombatHUD.zip"
Right-click the file and "Extract Here", so it merges with the folders.
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

5: Multiple Quickslot Bars[www.nexusmods.com]

Adds extra quickslot bars which you can cycle through. It does not add extra slots, but instead swaps out the entire bar for alternate bars. You can configure the mod to add as many extra bars as you want, but currently you can only cycle between them one at a time (no direct hotkeys to jump to a specific bar, etc).

Mod1: Install the SideLoader first.
Download the MultipleQuickslotBars.zip file from the Files page
Put the zip file in your Outward directory, so it looks like "Outward\MultipleQuickslotBars.zip"
Right-click the file and Extract Here, so it merges with the folders.
Done! (you can delete the .zip file if you want)

Troubleshooting

Mods not showing up

Then you maybe made one the following mistake

Install the Modmanager after you changed your game to the mono-branch
Update your Mods after you purchased an new Outward Addon or a patch got released

Can't join another Game with the Mods

This can occure if you and your friend both installed the "Shared Quest rewards and Loot". Only the person who is hosting a game session may enable this mod. Otherwise you can't join the session.

57 Comments

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Mugge [author] 11 Jan, 2023 @ 3:28am

Should work, but I didn't tested it @Swifzei

Swiftzei 8 Jan, 2023 @ 9:48am

does this work for definitive edition too?

IDED 16 Nov, 2021 @ 1:40pm

I assume these are worth installing for split screen co-op or are they only for online co-op?

Scarecrow.exe 6 Nov, 2021 @ 11:52pm

Both backpacks should spawn nearby even if you both go down and get hauled off somewhere. If you were rescued they should be promptly at your side but if you were capture then your belongings are likely stashed in a chest nearby. Wouldn't make sense to leave your new captives with all their gear would it? (Source:Had this happen several times)

Quingul 9 Aug, 2021 @ 9:12am

is there a mod that solves the deletion of backpacks if u and ur friend both die?

TheAshen1 15 Mar, 2021 @ 4:16pm

no problem everything works great thanks for the guide makes the game a lot more fun with friends

Mugge [author] 15 Mar, 2021 @ 1:09pm

Thanks @TheAshen1 I've updated the Guide a bit to fit into the new bepinex config manager!

TheAshen1 13 Mar, 2021 @ 4:43pm

guide needs updated should use bepinex config manager not shared one as its obsolete

Mugge [author] 7 Mar, 2021 @ 11:10am

Probably something with your game files are wrong, you may have to reinstall the Game (but save your SaveGame folder before you do!!)

Was there any new update for Outward? Then maybe you have to wait until the owner of the addons update their code.

Mihai 7 Mar, 2021 @ 6:54am

everything is installed like in the tutorial and is not working like it should

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