When you’re traveling across the vast maps of 7 Days to Die, there are plenty of moments where you think, “If only my vehicle were just a little faster…” JessicaPH’s “2X or 1.5X Faster Vehicle Speeds” is a vehicle speed-boost MOD that seems to answer that wish in a simple way.
What kind of MOD is it?
Just as the name suggests, this MOD boosts the driving speed of various vehicles—the bicycle, minibike, motorcycle, truck, and gyrocopter—to 1.5X or 2X. It seems to be set up so you can choose the multiplier to suit your needs, so both the “just a bit faster” crowd and the “go all-out fast” crowd can tune it to their liking.
It isn’t anything complex that dramatically alters game balance; it’s focused purely on “making travel more comfortable.” It supports versions 1.0 through 2.5, and according to the author, no special updates are needed.
Key features
- Covers a wide range of vehicles: bicycle, minibike, motorcycle, truck, and gyrocopter
- You can apparently choose between a 1.5X and 2X speed multiplier
- It’s a server-side-only MOD, so you just need to install it on the server (or host) side. Players who join are said to not need to install anything
- It’s said to work on v1.0 through v2.5, making it easy to use without worrying about frequent updates
The fact that in multiplayer only the host needs to install it and it applies to everyone makes it easy to handle, with little hassle for distribution and operation.
Installation tips
The general procedure is to unzip the downloaded file and place it in the 7 Days to Die Mods folder. The author’s guide describes a method where you press the Windows key + R to open “Run,” type %appdata% to navigate to the AppData folder, and extract it into AppDataRoaming7DaysToDieMods.
If you’re running a server, place it in the server’s Mods folder. It’s a good idea to choose whether to use the 1.5X or 2X version to match your setup. Just to be safe, it’s reassuring to back up your world/settings before installing.
Who it’s recommended for
- People who want to cut down on travel time on larger maps
- People who want to conveniently improve just the vehicle side of things without upsetting the balance
- Multiplayer/dedicated server admins who find it hard to ask participants to install it individually
- People looking for an easy MOD they can install without difficult configuration
Since faster travel speeds up the tempo of exploration and supply gathering, this MOD seems especially well suited to anyone who’s starting to feel the “drag” of getting around.