SyncCrate
Grim Dawn guide · Updated
Same Grim Dawn mods for the whole party.
Modded co-op needs the same mod on every PC. SyncCrate copies the host's mods folder to the party, and after the first time only what changed.
FreeOpen sourceNo cloudWin · macOS · Linux
// 01 Why
Why modded Grim Dawn co-op fails
Grim Dawn mods like Grimarillion or Dawn of Masteries replace large parts of the game, and a co-op game with a mod only works when every player runs the same version of it.
Big mods and frequent updates mean somebody is always behind. With SyncCrate one PC hosts and the others match it, and only the differences are copied.
// 02 What syncs
What SyncCrate syncs for Grim Dawn
| Folder | Path in the game folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Mods | mods/Custom mods in the game folder's mods folder. | All files |
// Where it looks
- Steam
steamapps/common/Grim Dawnin every Steam library, on every drive- Windows
C:\GOG Games\Grim Dawn- Anywhere else
- Point SyncCrate at the folder yourself, once
Built in for Grim Dawn
- No per-file on/off switch. Mods for this game can't be turned off one file at a time, so SyncCrate syncs them as they are.
- Game-running warning. SyncCrate warns you before syncing while Grim Dawn is still open.
- Undo and history. Undo the last sync in one click, and put back any single file a sync replaced or deleted.
// 03 How it works
Sync Grim Dawn in three steps
Install and add the game
Install SyncCrate on every PC and add Grim Dawn in the Game Browser. Its folder is found automatically.
One PC hosts
The PC with the setup everyone should have clicks Start Hosting. The others pick it under Scan for Hosts on the same network, or paste its join code from anywhere.
Compare and sync
Check the list of new, changed and conflicting files, then Sync Now. Only the files that differ are copied, PC to PC.
TipClose the game before syncing. Start the same mod on every PC with the game's Custom Game option.
// 04 Common problems
When Grim Dawn mods don't match
A friend can't join
Players on a different mod version can't play together.
Everyone syncs the host's
modsfolder first.Huge mod updates
Mods like Grimarillion are large, and updates mean downloading everything again.
Only the changed files are copied.
New PC
Setting the mods up again takes time.
Host on the old PC and sync from the new one.
// 05 Grim Dawn
Good to know
- Saves aren't synced. Characters stay on each PC (or in Steam Cloud).
- Steam or GOG: SyncCrate finds Steam installs and the usual GOG folders.
// FAQ
Grim Dawn questions
Where are Grim Dawn mods?
In the mods folder inside the game folder.
Do all players need the same mod?
Yes, for a co-op game with a mod.
Does it copy characters?
No.
Does it work over the internet?
Yes, with a join code. On a LAN, friends can pick the host under Scan for Hosts.
// Related game guides
All games · SyncCrate supports 123 games.
// Free · Open source · Windows, macOS, Linux
Same Grim Dawn setup on every PC.
Install SyncCrate on each PC, one of you hosts, everyone else joins. No accounts, no cloud, nothing uploaded anywhere.