
It is also very important to never delete the ThingCategories.xml file in your mod pack doing this will result in a black screen when trying to start the game up. This way, you will always be able to undo a mistake that may occur. In case your game stops running after you installed a mod, it's useful to have a backup of the mods folder somewhere. Some mods require a fresh world generation to work.

RimWorld\Mods\Modfolder\Modfolder, when extracting your mod


This might be useful in saving historical versions or for playing offline. If you want to install a Steam mod manually, can help. Once you find a mod you like that is compatible with the version of RimWorld you have, you can download them from their individual threads. The main source for finding mods is the mod release section on the forums. Look online and find a mod that you want to try out. You'll learn where to install your downloaded mods and how to activate them, along with some notes on compatibility and backups.
