GitHub Download Instructions

How to download and install Rise of Nations from GitHub

Why Download from GitHub?

While most players prefer to download Rise of Nations from the Steam Workshop, there are several reasons you might want to get the mod directly from our GitHub repository:

  • You want the latest development version with the newest features
  • You want to contribute to the mod's development
  • You're having issues with the Steam Workshop version
  • You want to modify the mod for personal use
  • You're playing on a platform without Steam Workshop access

Step 1: Download the Latest Release

Visit our GitHub repository at https://github.com/stuffi3000/Rise-of-Nations.

There are two ways to download the mod:

Option A: Download a Release (Recommended)

  1. Click on the "Releases" section on the right side of the repository page
  2. Find the latest release (usually at the top)
  3. Download the "Source code (zip)" file

Option B: Clone the Repository (For developers)

  1. If you have Git installed, you can clone the repository using:
    2. git clone https://github.com/stuffi3000/Rise-of-Nations.git

Step 2: Extract the Files

If you downloaded the ZIP file, extract it to a temporary location on your computer.

Step 3: Locate Your HOI4 Mods Folder

The Hearts of Iron IV mods folder is typically located at:

  • Windows: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Hearts of Iron IV\mod
  • Mac: ~/Documents/Paradox Interactive/Hearts of Iron IV/mod
  • Linux: ~/.local/share/Paradox Interactive/Hearts of Iron IV/mod

Step 4: Install the Mod

There are two components you need to move:

  1. Create a new folder called "riseofnations" in your HOI4 mods folder
  2. Copy all the files from the extracted download into this new folder
  3. Copy the file "riseofnations.mod" directly into your HOI4 mods folder (not inside the riseofnations folder)

Important Note:

You may need to edit the path in the .mod file to match your system. Open "riseofnations.mod" in a text editor and ensure the path points to your mod folder location.

Example: path="mod/riseofnations"

Step 5: Launch the Game

  1. Start Hearts of Iron IV
  2. Click on "Mods" in the launcher
  3. Find and enable "Rise of Nations" in the list
  4. Click "Play"

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

  • Mod not appearing in launcher: Make sure the .mod file is in the correct location and has the correct path setting
  • Game crashes on startup: Ensure you have the correct HOI4 version for the mod version you downloaded
  • Missing content: Verify that all files were extracted correctly and placed in the proper folders

For additional help, join our Discord server and ask in the support channels.

Download from GitHub Steam Workshop Version