With the recent DLC release for Hydroneer named “Journey to Volcalidus”, there has been a huge surge in the game’s popularity. The DLC brought a ton of new content into the game, including the following:
- Lava-powered machinery
- Volcalidus map (6x the size of the original island)
- New Glade capital town
- New Resources
- Tool buffs augmentation
- New Vehicles and much more
While all these seem really interesting, there has been a major issue with the DLC update that has disrupted the experience of many veteran players who have invested hours into the game. Yes, we are talking about the mods. As the new DLC update for Hydroneer was released, multiple reports of mods not working with the updated version of the game have surfaced with player concerns. So, what is the issue all about, and how to fix it? If you are wondering the same, consider reading this guide until the end for all the details.
Hydroneer, being a single-player mining sandbox, allows players to use a variety of mods that enhance the in-game experience. Most of these mods can be accessed through the Steam Workshop and are quite unique. Most Hydroneer players use mods but with the new DLC update going through, many have reported that the in-game mods have stopped working. So, why is this happening? Well, it’s due to the DLC, of course.
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Hydroneer mods not working after new DLC update: How to fix it
If you are new to the modding scene or haven’t really spent much time understanding how modding works, you should know that mods are curated in such a way that they are only compatible with the version of the game they were developed on. So, this means that if a new update is released for a game, then mods for the game have to be updated to be compatible with the new version for it to work without any issues. Well, the same has been confirmed by one of the game’s developers on the Steam discussion forum when asked by a player about why the mods are not working in Hydroneer. So, now that you know what’s causing the issue, you might be wondering if there is a fix, right?
Fix?
Well, unfortunately, there isn’t. Mods are developed by certain developers, and it is totally dependent on their choice whether they will update their mods to be compatible with the game’s latest version. Most developers do update their mods, but there is no guarantee for the same. So, all you can do now is head over to the mod’s page in Steam Workshop, and take a look at the Updated attribute, which showcases the date on which the mod is updated. If the date is set after April 5, then it’s clear that the mod has been updated. If not, you will have to wait until that happens.
Well, we hope now you know how to fix the Hydroneer mods not working issue after the new DLC Update. We hope that you find this guide informative. If you did, consider visiting Android Gram for more such content on all things gaming.
