Oxygen Not Included How To Install Mods Manually 【Official - 2025】

: If the local folder does not exist within the mods directory, you must create it manually. 2. Download and Extract the Mod

You downloaded a mod from GitHub or the ONI Discord that isn't on the workshop.

Example of correct placement:

This is where the game automatically dumps files downloaded from the Workshop. Do not put manual mods here.

Oxygen Not Included uses a dedicated folder hierarchy to manage mods, with two main directories: oxygen not included how to install mods manually

Download the mod from a trusted repository like GitHub or a modding community site.

The game looks for manually installed mods in a specific directory under your user profile.

Major game updates often break older mods. Ensure the mod page explicitly states support for the current game build (e.g., Spaced Out! DLC vs. Base Game).

Navigate to the following path based on your operating system: : If the local folder does not exist

If you own the game on Steam, subscribe to the mod, then find the downloaded files in: Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\457140\[mod_id_number]\

To ensure your manual modding experience goes smoothly, tell me:

: Fire up the game and wait for the main menu to load.

). The game will not recognize the mod if its core files are buried too deep. 3. Install the Mod Move your prepared mod folder (containing the files) directly into the folder you found in Step 1. 4. Enable In-Game Example of correct placement: This is where the

: Move the entire extracted folder (e.g., Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\local\ModName ) into the local directory.

The manual installation directory varies depending on your operating system: \Documents\Klei\OxygenNotIncluded\mods\

The AppData folder is hidden by default. If you can't see it, open File Explorer, click "View," and check "Hidden items."

With your files properly formatted, you are ready to install and activate the mod.

Happy modding!