How to Download Mods from Steam for Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

The Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network (CKAN) is an open-source repository of metadata about mods for Kerbal Space Program and associated tools, according to the CKAN website. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of downloading mods from Steam for your KSP game.

Step 1: Find a Mod that You Want

The first step is to find a mod that you want to install. Mods can be found through the KSP Forums and Curseforge. Once you have found a mod, download it to your computer.

Step 2: Check if the Mod has any Dependencies or Conflicting Mods

Before installing the mod, you need to check if it has any dependencies or conflicting mods. If there are any dependencies, you need to install those too so that the mod works properly.

Step 3: Download and Install the Mod

To download and install the mod, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on KSP in your Steam library and select Properties from the menu.

2. In the properties window for KSP, click on the 'Browse Local Files' option.

3. This will open a window showing the main KSP install directory (which is buried a few levels deep inside Steam's data directory by default).

4. Drag the mod file folder to the GameData folder in your KSP folder.

Troubleshooting: Forcing Load of Mods with GFN Steam

If you are using GFN Steam, there is one problem to be aware of. Every time you launch GFN steam, you need to force load mods by opening and closing the game, then GFN steam will download the mods for your game.

Installing mods from Steam for Kerbal Space Program can seem tedious, but with these simple steps, it's easy to do. By following this guide, you should be able to install mods successfully on both Mac and Windows platforms. Happy modding!

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