Table of Contents
General Information
Essential Mod Guidelines:
- Always keep mods in .zip format – never unzip them
- Download only from trusted sources
- Verify mod compatibility with FS25
- Back up save games before installing new mods
- Check mod requirements and descriptions carefully
🖥️ Windows Installation
Mod Folder Locations
Steam Version:
C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\My Games\FarmingSimulator2025\mods
Microsoft Store Version:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\GIANTSSoftware.FarmingSimulator25PC_abc123\LocalCache\Local\mods
Windows with OneDrive:
C:\Users\[Username]\OneDrive\Documents\My Games\FarmingSimulator2025\mods
Moving Mods to Another Drive
- Navigate to
Documents\My Games\FarmingSimulator2025
- Open
gameSettings.xml
- Add or modify:
<modsDirectoryOverride active="true" directory="DRIVE:/your_preferred_path"/>
Example:
<modsDirectoryOverride active="true" directory="J:/_fs25_mods/standard"/>
🎮 Console Installation (PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S)
Console Mod Installation:
- Launch Farming Simulator 25
- Select ‘Download Content’ from the main menu
- Access the ModHub
- Browse and select mods
- Download directly through the console interface
- Enable mods in the game settings
Console-Specific Notes:
- Console mods must be downloaded through the official ModHub
- External mod sources are not supported
- Mod storage is limited to console storage capacity
- Some PC mods may not be available for consoles
🍎 Mac Installation
Standard Version:
/Library/Application Support/FarmingSimulator2025/mods
Mac App Store Version:
~/Library/Containers/com.focus-home.farmingsim2025/Data/Library/Application Support/FarmingSimulator2025/mods
Mac Tips:
- Use Command + Shift + G in Finder to quickly access hidden folders
- Ensure you have write permissions for the mods directory
- Check available storage space before downloading large mod collections
⚠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions:
Mods Not Appearing In-Game:
- Verify the mod is in the correct folder location for your platform
- Check that the mod is compatible with FS25
- Ensure the mod file is not corrupted
- Verify the mod is properly enabled in the game settings
Performance Issues:
- Remove unused mods to free up resources
- Check for mod conflicts with other installed mods
- Verify your system meets the mod’s requirements
- Monitor storage space and clear unnecessary files
Game Crashes:
- Disable all mods and re-enable them one by one to identify the problem
- Check game logs for error messages
- Verify game file integrity through Steam/Store
- Update your game and mods to the latest versions
✅ Best Practices
Recommended Practices:
- Create a backup of your save games before installing new mods
- Keep a list of installed mods and their versions
- Install mods one at a time to identify any issues
- Regularly check for mod updates
- Remove unused mods to maintain game performance
- Join the FS community for mod recommendations and support
Safety Tips:
- Only download mods from reputable sources
- Check mod reviews and comments before installing
- Be cautious with script-based mods
- Keep your game and mods updated