Voices of the Void - Linux modding tutorial
Learn how to manually install mods on Linux
Note: This tutorial assumes you have a basic knowledge on how to navigate a Linux desktop and know how to use Wine/Steam Proton.
Prerequisites
- Voices of the Void game (installed)
- UE4SS mod loader
- Archive/unzip utility
Step 1: Installing UE4SS mod loader
- Download latest version of UE4SS mod loader (Github link)
- Extract UE4SS contents to:
Step 2: Configure UE4SS Settings
- Open
UE4SS-settings.ini
in any text editor - Critical Setting: Set the following parameter otherwise the game wont run.
- Check if the game runs and verify that UE4SS is properly installed by pressing F10, which should bring up a developer console.
Step 3: Configure mod loader
- Navigate to the "Mods" directory
- Open
mods.txt
- Ensure the following setting is enabled:
TIP: Setting BPModLoaderMod to 0 will disable all mods.
Step 4: Install VoidMod API
- Download VoidMod from Thunderstore:
- Open or extract the downloaded archive
- Copy the
.pak
file from/pak/
to:
- Rename the
.pak
file toVoidMod.pak
Step 5: Install Fusion (Optional)
For mods modifying or removing existing content:
- Download Fusion from:
- Extract everything to:
WindowsNoEditor/VotV/Binaries/Win64/
- Rename the
mod
directory to "Fusion" - Move "Fusion" to
/Mods/
Troubleshooting
If the game doesn't launch:
-
Try alternate executable:
- Instead of
VotV.exe
, useVotV-Win64-Shipping.exe
in:
- Instead of
- Steam Launch Options:
- Right-click game → Properties → Shortcut → Target
- Set to directory path instead of direct .exe for Wine file explorer access, in which you will be able to launch the game by double clicking the .exe
Verification
- Launch the game
- Check for VoidMod configuration menu
- Test basic mod functionality
Note: Always backup your game and save files before installing mods, and ensure compatibility between different mods and the current game version.
TIP: Pressing F6 will create a backup save file, allowing you to go back if save corruption occurs.
Bonus TIP: Launch the game with WINE_DO_NOT_CREATE_DXGI_DEVICE_MANAGER=1
argument (WINE_DO_NOT_CREATE_DXGI_DEVICE_MANAGER=1 %command%
if using Steam launch options) to fix TVs not playing video.
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