Installing BepInEx
Learn how to install BepInEx, the mod loader used throughout this curriculum.
What you'll learn
By the end of this lesson, you will:
- Install BepInEx correctly
- Understand what BepInEx does
- Know where mods are loaded from
- Verify that BepInEx is working
Before you start
You will need:
- PvZ Fusion installed
- Access to your game folder
- An internet connection
What is BepInEx?
BepInEx is a mod loader.
When PvZ Fusion starts, BepInEx loads before the game and then loads every plugin located inside the BepInEx/plugins folder.
Most PvZ Fusion mods are installed through BepInEx.
Download the correct version
Make sure you download the correct BepInEx version for your game.
Using the wrong version may prevent PvZ Fusion from launching correctly.
Downloading BepInEx
- Open the official BepInEx GitHub page.
https://github.com/BepInEx/BepInEx
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Go to the Releases page.
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Download the version required for your game.
Installing BepInEx
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Extract the ZIP file you downloaded.
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Open your PvZ Fusion game folder.
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Copy all extracted files and folders into the game folder.
Launching the game
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Start PvZ Fusion.
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A console window should appear.
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During the first launch, BepInEx will create several folders automatically.
Checking the installation
If everything was installed correctly, you should now see:
- A
BepInExfolder - A
pluginsfolder - A console window when the game launches
BepInEx is now ready to load mods.
Lesson completed
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed BepInEx.
You can now continue to the next lesson and install CustomizeLib.
