How to install the best mods for Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
There are plenty offantastic games on Android, but Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) and its sequel are two of the best. Port of the original games, the Android releases have everything the desktop versions offered, including their modding capabilities. They also come with controller support, sograb an Android-compatible controllerto fully enjoy these great RPGs.
Sign up forfree
Forgot your password?
Create an account
*Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number
By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, it’s possible to opt-out any time.
What are the best mods for Knights of the Old Republic?
The best mods for KOTOR 1 & 2 are a matter of personal opinion, but we think that the best ones are those that fix the game’s biggest problems. Both KOTOR 1 and KOTOR 2 suffered from rushed development. This meant that the developers cut lots of content from the game before its release. Still, these files were easily accessible to modders, leading to the creation of theRestoration Modfor KOTOR 1 andThe Sith Lords Recovered Content Modfor KOTOR 2.
These mods reintroduce most of the cut content into the games but not all. Only content that fits with the existing plot was incorporated. This includes missing quests, bug fixes, dialogue, an additional difficulty option, and more. This means that installing these mods won’t change the fundamental experience of KOTOR 1 & 2.
How to install mods for KOTOR 1 and 2
Before you start installing mods, install and run both games to check they work correctly on your device. If there are any issues, troubleshoot these before you start modding, as changing a game’s files increases the chance of crashes or errors.
How to choose a files app
The first thing you’ll need is a files app. Our app of choice is Solid Explorer, but alternatives like ES File Explorer will work fine. The built-in files apps from Google and Samsung won’t cut it as they don’t provide access to the folders we need. Once you have your files app, you’ll need to grant it some permissions before you can install any mods:
If you’d prefer not to let third-party apps access these folders, connect your device to a PC via USB and use File Explorer to install your mods.
Now it’s time to download some mods. They’re available from many different places, but we recommendNexus Modsif you’re new to modding. It’s been around for a long time and is a reliable platform for discovering and downloading mods.
Nexus Mods offers an automatic installation option. Do not use this, as it is only relevant for installing mods on desktop computers.
How to backup your KOTOR saves
If you’re modding a game with save files, you’ll need to back these up first. Modding games can corrupt save files, so do this before you start tinkering.
The “com.aspyr.swkotor,” directory corresponds to the first game, and the “com.aspyr.swkotorii” directory corresponds to the second. The instructions for backing up your saves are the same for both games.
Where you back them up is your choice. If connected to a PC, you may copy and paste them to its hard drive or use the files app’s share function to upload them to Google Drive. Regardless of your choice, your progress is safe if anything goes wrong and you have to reinstall the game.
Installing mods is not a universal experience, and it’s even more tricky on Android. We’ll show you how to install the Recovered Content mods for KOTOR 2, and by following these tips, you’ll see how to process works on Android and any caveats to the usual process. For example, while we prefer Nexus Mods, the version needed here is only available fromDeadly Stream, as it had to be tweaked to function on mobile.
Once you’ve completed these steps and everything is copied over, launch Knights of the Old Republic 2. You should see “The Sith Lords restored content modification” in the main menu under the title. That means the mod has been installed correctly, and you can enjoy the game. Depending on the mod, a similar message may appear.
So long as you follow the instructions provided with each mod, you shouldn’t have any problems modding Knights of the Old Republic 1 or 2. These mods breathe new life into these old games and are a testament to the community that continues to love them after all these years.
Try modding more games for Android
Modding games on Android is far more complex than on PC, but there are still plenty of games to mod on Android. Once you’ve explored the content added by these fantastic KOTOR mods, trymodding a different Android game.
M3 Expressive now refreshes the chat screen
Generative AI, now poolside
All for better imaging
It’s been a while
Pixelsnap on a Pixel 9
$135 is its lowest price in months
