Installing Mods Stable

Welcome to the world of modding for Halo Wars: Definitive Edition! This guide will walk you through the process of installing mods manually or using Medstar’s Mod Manager.

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  1. How to Install Mods
    1. Manual Approach
    2. Using Medstar’s Mod Manager
  2. How to Uninstall Mods
    1. Manual Approach
    2. Using Medstar’s Mod Manager

How to Install Mods

Manual Approach

If you prefer a hands-on approach, follow these steps to manually install mods:

  • Start by downloading the mod you want to install. Mods typically come in compressed archive formats like .rar or .zip.
  • Use software like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the contents of the mod archive.
Distribution Path
Steam You can place the mod folder anywhere on your PC
Windows Store C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.BulldogThreshold_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState
  • Open the extracted mod folder and locate the ModData folder. Copy the address/path of this folder (or the mod folder itself if ModData isn’t present).
  • Navigate to C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Halo Wars and create a new text file named ModManifest.txt. Paste the copied address/path into this file.
  • Save the ModManifest.txt file, and you’re done! The mod is now installed and ready to use.

Using Medstar’s Mod Manager

Follow these steps to install mods using Medstar’s Mod Manager:

  • Start by downloading the mod you want to install. Mods compatible with Medstar’s Mod Manager will have a ModData folder.

  • Use software like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the mod archive.

  • Download and install Medstar’s Mod Manager.

  • Move the mod folder into the HWDEMods folder located in the Mod Manager’s directory.

When closing the mod manager, ALWAYS close it using the X within the mod manager, otherwise it will remain running in the background and won’t let you reopen it unless you end the process with task manager.

How to Uninstall Mods

Manual Approach

To uninstall mods manually:

  • Delete the ModManifest.txt file, and the game will no longer load the mod.

Using Medstar’s Mod Manager

Uninstalling mods with Medstar’s Mod Manager is straightforward:

  • Open Medstar’s Mod Manager and navigate to the “My Mods” section.
  • Click on “My Mods,” and the program will open your file explorer to the mod directory.
  • From here, you can easily delete any installed mods. Remember, you can also revert to the original game state by selecting “Vanilla” within the tool.