In 7 Days to Die, have you ever run across the map toward a Supply Drop’s smoke marker, only to find the contents underwhelming once you finally reach it? This MOD tackles exactly that problem, aiming to make air drops “worth walking to.”
What kind of MOD is it?
Created by BobbyLee298 (the author behind the Harry series), this is an item MOD that adjusts the loot table for air drops. Rather than changing the game’s mechanics themselves, the main focus seems to be on boosting the variety and quantity of what appears in dropped supplies. The “A20-21” and “1.0 / 2.6” in the title are version notations, indicating updates for the Alpha 20–21 generation as well as the release version (R1.0, July 2024). Before installing, it’s a good idea to check whether it’s compatible with your own game version.
Main Features
According to the author’s description, roughly the following changes are included.
- Significantly more clothing: Various clothing items become more likely to appear from air drops. This should make gathering early-game cold protection and armor easier.
- Added tools and bicycle parts: Some tools and bicycle parts will now be included as well. This helps with securing a means of transportation.
- More ammo: The amount of ammunition included in dropped supplies is increased.
- Power tools at a very low chance: There’s a “slight chance” of scoring an auger or a chainsaw. These are strictly rare-tier surprises, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The exact breakdown of the numbers can’t be confirmed from the publicly available information, so it’s best to see how things actually drop through your own playthrough.
Installation Tips
As with typical item/loot MODs, the basic approach seems to be placing the extracted folder as-is into the Mods folder.
- Because it rewrites the loot table, it may conflict with other air-drop-altering MODs or overhaul MODs. It’s safest to stick to just one of this type.
- For multiplayer, whether it takes effect with a server-side install alone or also requires it on the client side depends on your setup. Be sure to check beforehand.
- It’s likely the type that applies even when added to an existing save, but just to be safe, we recommend backing up before trying it.
Who is it for?
- Anyone who felt the contents didn’t justify the effort of retrieving air drops
- Anyone who wants to make gathering early-game clothing, transportation, and ammo a little easier
- Anyone who wants to keep things close to vanilla while avoiding major changes, adding just a “little extra” for comfort
Conversely, it may not be a good fit for hardcore players who don’t want to lower the difficulty, or for those who already run a large overhaul MOD. It’s best described as a MOD for those who prioritize convenience and want to make dropped supplies “just a bit more rewarding.”
For details and the latest compatibility status, please check the original Nexus page.