What kind of MOD is it?
『The Wasteland』 by bdubyah is a large-scale overhaul MOD that transforms 7 Days to Die into a bleak, post-apocalyptic world. It adds a wealth of new items, enemies, POIs, and more, giving the game an atmosphere and play feel that differ greatly from vanilla. Characterized by a “wasteland” setting reminiscent of the Fallout series, it’s best thought of not as a mere item pack but as the kind of MOD that overhauls the entire game.
Key Features
- New content added: Original items, enemies, POIs, and more are introduced, changing the feel of exploration and combat.
- SPIFSAL system (an original progression design): While based on progression close to vanilla, it incorporates several unique mechanics.
- At the start of the game you’re given 21 points, which you allocate to your core attributes.
- Once you’ve spent all 21 points, the darkened (black) screen clears and you can begin normal play. In other words, it’s designed so you set your character’s direction before you start.
- Skill points are earned by leveling up just like in vanilla, and these are used to upgrade perks.
- Each perk level has requirements set for both “skill points” and “player level,” and you can check the requirements by hovering your cursor over the lock icon.
- Once you’ve spent all your points, raising attributes further seems to be done through means such as wearing the corresponding gear.
Installation Tips
- Installation on both the server and the client is required. For multiplayer, every participant needs to have the same MOD installed.
- You need to turn EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) OFF. Disable it via the launch options or similar.
- Because this is a large-scale overhaul, using it with existing save data or other MODs tends to cause problems. We recommend starting on a new world.
- Before installing, it’s reassuring to check the supported version and whether any prerequisite MODs are required on the Nexus distribution page (Mod #1043).
Who it’s recommended for
- Those who have played through vanilla thoroughly and want an experience with the whole world dramatically changed.
- Those who love a post-apocalyptic / Fallout-style wasteland atmosphere.
- Those who want to enjoy a somewhat quirky, meticulously crafted progression, such as the unique growth system where you allocate attributes early on.
Conversely, those who want to keep vanilla’s simplicity, or who are still unfamiliar with installing MODs and configuring EAC, would do well to get comfortable with smaller MODs first before taking this on.
*This article is an introduction based on information published on Nexus. Specifications may change with updates, so please check the distribution page or the author’s Discord/forum for the latest information.