How to Install Mods
The Blood of Dawnwalker supports three types of mods on PC. Each type goes in a different folder — pick the guide that matches your mod.
PAK Mods
The most common mod type. PAK files are packaged game assets that the engine loads automatically from the ~mods folder.
Install path:
...\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\The Blood of Dawnwalker\Dawnwalker\Content\Paks\~mods\Steps
- 1Download the mod archive from Nexus Mods.
- 2Extract the .pak, .utoc, and .ucas files from the archive.
- 3Navigate to your game install directory.
- 4Go to Dawnwalker\Content\Paks\
- 5Create a new folder named ~mods (include the tilde).
- 6Copy the extracted files into the ~mods folder.
- 7Launch the game normally — no mod loader needed.
Tips
- 💡The ~mods folder must be created manually — it doesn't exist by default.
- 💡Multiple PAK mods can coexist in the same ~mods folder.
- 💡Load order is alphabetical by filename if mods conflict.
- 💡To uninstall, simply delete the mod files from ~mods.
INI Config Mods
Configuration file mods that modify game settings like the story timer. These edit the Game.ini file in your local save directory.
Install path:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Dawnwalker\Saved\Config\Windows\Steps
- 1Download the mod from Nexus Mods.
- 2Extract the Game.ini file from the archive.
- 3Press Win+R, type %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dawnwalker\Saved\Config\Windows\ and press Enter.
- 4Back up your existing Game.ini (rename to Game.ini.bak).
- 5Copy the modded Game.ini into this folder.
- 6Right-click the file → Properties → check 'Read-only'.
- 7Launch the game.
Tips
- 💡Always set Game.ini to Read-only — the game will overwrite it otherwise.
- 💡Keep your backup (Game.ini.bak) to restore default settings.
- 💡You can edit values in Game.ini with Notepad for custom settings.
- 💡INI mods affect all save files, not just one playthrough.
UE4SS Script Mods
Advanced script-based mods that require the UE4SS mod loader framework. Enables deeper game modifications.
Install path:
...\Dawnwalker\Binaries\Win64\ue4ss\Mods\Steps
- 1First, install UE4SS for Dawnwalker (see our UE4SS mod page).
- 2Extract UE4SS to ...\Dawnwalker\Binaries\Win64\
- 3Verify dwmapi.dll and ue4ss\UE4SS.dll exist.
- 4Download your desired UE4SS script mod.
- 5Place the mod folder in ...\Binaries\Win64\ue4ss\Mods\
- 6Launch the game.
Tips
- 💡UE4SS can cause crashes — always use the Dawnwalker-specific build.
- 💡Remove dwmapi.dll and the ue4ss folder to uninstall completely.
- 💡Check mod pages for specific UE4SS version requirements.
- 💡Some UE4SS mods require enabling in the UE4SS settings file.
Still having issues?
Check our troubleshooting page for common problems and fixes.
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