Modifications are one of the best ways to enhance any gaming experience, particularly in Civilization 7. They allow players to add their own content, alter game mechanics, and improve the user interface.

Even before the official release of the game, the modding community was actively working on creating various enhancements. Now that the game has launched, many players are searching for ways to install mods to get the most out of Civilization 7.

Fortunately, the process of installing mods in Civilization 7 is quite simple. In this guide, we'll walk through the basic steps for installing mods using the example of Sukritact's Simple UI Adjustments.

Downloading the Mod and Locating the Civilization 7 Mods Folder

First, you need to visit a reliable site that hosts mods for Civ 7. One of the best resources is the CivFanatics forum, where high-quality mods created by the community are posted. Over time, mods for Civ 7 may also appear on Nexus Mods and other popular platforms.

After downloading the mod, find it in your Downloads folder or another location on your computer where you store downloaded files. Simultaneously, open another window of Explorer to find the Civ 7 mods folder. By default, it is located at the following path:

C://users/<your PC name>/AppData/Local/FiraxisGames/SidMeier'sCivilizationVII/Mods

Open Explorer or the search in the start menu and enter %AppData%. You will then be taken to the section with the Roaming folder. Go one level back (to the AppData folder itself) and then follow the path: Local/FiraxisGames/SidMeier'sCivilizationVII/Mods

If this folder doesn't exist, try checking other locations, such as the drive where the game is installed. Civilization 7 typically creates this directory automatically during installation. If it is missing, check the game file settings in your system.

Installing the Mod

After locating the mods folder, open the downloaded archive. Most mods come in .zip or .rar formats, so they need to be extracted. For this, you can use programs like WinRAR or 7-Zip.

Inside the archive, find the folder with the mod files. It is important not to remove individual files – you need to drag the entire mod folder directly into the Mods directory in Civ 7. Once the files are copied, you can launch the game.

Activating the Mod in Civilization 7

To activate the installed mod, open Civilization 7. In the main menu, go to additional settings and select the Mods tab. This section will show all installed mods as well as any official DLC content you have.

Find the mods in the list of installed items. Make sure the mod is enabled (the ENABLED / DISABLED status indicates the mod's state). If it's unchecked, click on it to activate the mod.

Solving Possible Issues with Mod Installation

If the mod does not appear in the mods menu, check whether the entire mod folder was correctly placed in the Mods directory. Common errors include:

• Placing the archive file instead of extracting its contents
• Copying only individual files instead of the complete mod folder
• Placing files in a nested folder rather than directly in Mods

If the game freezes or crashes after activating the mod, it might be incompatible with your version of Civilization 7 or may conflict with other mods. Try disabling the mod and restarting the game. If the issue persists, check the mod description on the developer's site – there might be specific instructions or compatibility requirements. By following these simple steps, you can install and enjoy a variety of mods for Civilization 7.