PAYDAY 3

PAYDAY 3

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How to Mod PAYDAY 3
By OVVL
This guide will show you how to download mods for PAYDAY 3 on Steam.
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UPDATE
Below is a list of what I believe to be quintessential mods, as well as descriptors complimenting them.

  • Moolah Mod Loader [modworkshop.net] by Narknon [modworkshop.net]

    - Logic mod loader for PAYDAY 3.

    - Allows loading of blueprint mods without requiring a DLL hook.

    - Allows loading of custom heists.

    - (Loading custom items is planned.)

  • PD3 / Allow Pak Mods [modworkshop.net] by Narknon [modworkshop.net]

    - Allows pak mods to work without passing the -fileopenlog parameter.

  • DebugMenuMod [modworkshop.net] by Florens [modworkshop.net]

    - Adds hidden buttons to the more tab in the main menu. Such as the "old heist selection menu", which allows solo play without matchmaking.

    - (Completing solo heists does not grant you any progression.)

Before Continuing This Guide
This guide does not cover over the Epic Games port of PAYDAY 3.

However, GeneralMcBadass' video does, and most of the information stated in this guide originates from it. Go watch the video, and support him. :)


You don't need to backup any files.

If you've downloaded a mod, and begin to experience crashing, performance hitches, etc., you can simply delete it. If a mod is deleted but still causing issues, verify the integrity of your game files by going to PAYDAY 3's library page, clicking on "Properties" >> "Installed Files" >> "Verify Integrity of Game Files" , and let it do it's thing.

Quick disclaimer, if later on down PAYDAY 3's lifespan hacked mods that alter other players' experiences negatively are made, this guide in no way endorses nor encourages them. This guide is strictly for education purposes.

Alright heisters, let's get some stupid ahh mods.
Step 1
Navigate to PAYDAY 3's official library page. On the top right corner beneath the banner, there is a lil' settings cog icon. Click on it, and click "Properties".

Step 2
Once clicked, a lil' window will pop up displaying PAYDAY 3's ... uh... properties. Shocker, right?

Under "General" you'll find a text box with the words "Launch Options" plastered above it.

Type the following into that text box:

-fileopenlog

(Or see PD3 / Allow Pak Mods [modworkshop.net] by Narknon. [modworkshop.net])

Step 3
Through the properties window on the left, navigate to "Installed Files", and click "Browse...".

Step 4
Once clicked, a File Explorer will open displaying PAYDAY 3's root directory.

Click on the folder titled "PAYDAY3".

Then "Content".

Then "Paks".





Step 5
Under the Paks folder, make a new folder and title it:

~mods



Step 6
Head over to your favorite mod hosting site. Preferably ModWorkshop [modworkshop.net] as it's pretty much the home for PAYDAY modding.

Here's the official PAYDAY 3 ModWorkshop page [modworkshop.net].

Once there, download any mod you'd like. :)


(Mod showcased below was made by Lenny and uploaded to ModWorkshop under the name of Among Us Loot Bags [modworkshop.net]. Go support the mod creator!)

Step 7: FINALE
Drag the .pak file you got from wherever into the aforementioned ~mods folder, and run the game.

RECOMMENDED GUIDES
Game Modification and Optimization

How to install MODS [PAYDAY 3] by SirHazza

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3050339730

How to increase FOV Beyond 90 by Ricum

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3037652621

(Alternatively, you can download the [PD3] Custom FOV [modworkshop.net] mod by MetroLine [modworkshop.net])

FPS Boost + Stuttering Mitigation + Force HDR by Xelo

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3037848210

Best MODS List for PAYDAY 3 [Improvements and fixes] by SirHazza

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3048045009

PAYDAY 3 Tips and Tricks

The Lengthy Guide by thehowl5657 and KarmicChaos

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3049273542

Payday 3 Full Achievement Guide by Masadaeus

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3038463146

💲 No Rest For The Wicked 💲 by 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙎𝙝𝙞🖤

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3037665650

Simple way to grind Skill and Gun experience (less than 4 minutes) by Shiny Potato (@ShinyPotato77 on YouTube)

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3037940599
17 Comments
Sky_Sky 18 Sep @ 7:11am 
i feel like this needs an update
Emperor Nichijao 4 Jun @ 11:13am 
game crashing after new update
SirHazza 16 Oct, 2023 @ 12:36am 
I see a lot of people asking questions about getting mods to work, issues on HDDs, stutters etc.

If you're still having trouble, my new guide might have some extra information for you How to install MODS [PAYDAY 3]
Red John 11 Oct, 2023 @ 3:53am 
There's actually a way to get a smoother experience using mods on a HDD. Get this mod https://modworkshop.net/mod/44048 and follow the guide to enable mods without "-fileopenlog" then put a "_P" before the ".pak" on each mod filename for mods that require "-fileopenlog" to work. Some mods might break here and there after some time but if you don't have an SSD this is the optimal way.
bruhbar 27 Sep, 2023 @ 1:45am 
if you experience atrocious load times and sound cutting after using -fileopenlog it's because you have it installed an HDD. you need an SSD to mod the game and keep it playable, unfortunately.
TECHNO504 26 Sep, 2023 @ 5:55pm 
Noticing horrible stutters and game just taking longer to load through mods, I assume this has something to do with -fileopenlog maybe? Either way It just doesn't feel worth it considering the huge performance hit you take with even a simple mod that just changes the weapon names.
Bruno Arnold ❤ 26 Sep, 2023 @ 6:58am 
Amogus
Noodlock 26 Sep, 2023 @ 5:23am 
For some reason when i download any mod, i cant join any game, just freeze and thats it
goofymctooty 26 Sep, 2023 @ 1:00am 
my game wont start when i downloaded 2 mods can someone help?
coolestbreadthe2nd 25 Sep, 2023 @ 9:05pm 
nvm works for me now