1. Version Support
Compare the mod author's supported game version with your local game or server version.
Version
Mod Install Guide
Check 7DTD MOD compatibility before installing.
Version, install side, dependencies, save risk, multiplayer rules, and rollback.
Install Checks
Four checks before installing
2. Install Scope
Identify whether the mod is client-side, server-side, or required on both sides.
Scope3. Save Risk
Back up before using mods that alter loot, worlds, skills, items, quests, or progression.
Save risk4. Rollback Plan
Know how to remove the mod, restore the save, and explain requirements to other players.
RollbackInstall scope and risk table
| Question | Why it matters | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Does the mod match your game version? | Old mods can break after major updates. | Mark as Needs Review if the author page is unclear. |
| Is it client-side or server-side? | Multiplayer issues often come from mismatched installs. | Check server rules and mod requirements before joining. |
| Does it alter saves or world generation? | Some changes cannot be cleanly removed from existing saves. | Back up saves and test on a separate profile first. |
| Does it require dependencies? | Missing libraries or load-order notes can cause crashes. | Read the author's installation and changelog sections. |
| Is it a server-side mod? | Players may not need the same files, or they may need a matching client install. | Read server rules and document multiplayer requirements. |
| Does it claim compatibility with 7DTD 3.0? | Major updates can break XML edits, items, progression, or world-generation changes. | Check the author update date and mark uncertain entries as Needs Review. |
| 7 days to die mod compatibility | Compatibility depends on game version, install scope, dependencies, and save changes. | Use the checklist before adding the mod to a live save or server. |
Downloads: 7DTD Signal does not host MOD files. Check risk here, then use the author page for downloads.
V3.0 note: Dead Hot Summer includes modding-facing changes. Treat old UI, XPath, progression, localization, and overhaul mods as Needs V3.0 review until the author page confirms support.