The Ultimate Guide: How to Install CurseForge Mods in Hytale

Hytale was built from the ground up with modding in mind, and even in this “unpolished” Early Access state, you can jump into modded gameplay immediately. Currently, the easiest and most supported platform for this is CurseForge.

There are two ways to do this: the Automatic Method (recommended) and the Manual Method (if the app fails).

🟢 Method 1: The Automatic Way (CurseForge App)

This is the fastest method and handles file management for you.

1. Download the Client

• Go to the CurseForge website and download the CurseForge App. It is recommended to choose the “Standalone” installer to keep things simple.
• Install and launch the application.

2. Select Hytale

• Once the app is open, find and select Hytale from the list of supported games. If you have the game installed, the app should recognize it automatically.

3. Browse and Install

• Navigate to the “Browse” or “Discover” tabs to see the list of available mods (e.g., Advanced Item Info, Shimmer Shrubs).
• Simply hover over a mod and click the Install button. It will automatically download and appear in your “My Mods” tab.

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🟠 Method 2: The Manual Way (File Management)

Use this method if the app isn’t working or if you are downloading specific files that don’t support the “Install” button.

1. Locate the Game Files

• Open the Hytale Launcher.
• Click the Settings (Gear icon) in the top left corner.
• Select “Open Directory”. This opens your game’s installation folder.

2. Drag and Drop

• Navigate to the folder named user data, then open the folder named mods.
• Download the mod .zip or .jar file manually from the CurseForge website and paste it directly into this folder.
• Note: You generally do not need to restart the game for it to recognize new files, but a restart is safer.

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⚠️ Crucial Step: Activating Mods (Don’t Skip This!)

Installing the mod does not automatically turn it on. Hytale mods are “per-world,” meaning you must enable them for the specific world you want to play in.

For a New World:

1. Go to the “Create World” screen.
2. Click the Cogwheel/Gear icon next to the create button.
3. You will see a list of your installed mods. Check the box next to the ones you want active.

For an Existing World:

1. Go to the “Worlds” menu.
2. Right-click on your existing world.
3. Select “Edit” or “Mods”.
4. Check the boxes for the mods you want to enable and click Save.

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💡 How do I know if it worked?

• The “Server-Side” Feature: Hytale mods are server-side. This means if you host a world with mods enabled, your friends who join you do not need to install the files themselves; the game handles it for them automatically.
• Test Command: To verify a mod is running, you can often use a command. For example, if you installed “Advanced Item Info,” type /advanced item info in the chat to launch it.
• Creative Menu: Open the Creative inventory and search for the mod items (e.g., search “Shimmer” for the Shimmer Shrubs mod).

Enjoy your modded Orbis experience!