SyncCrate
Payday 2 guide · Updated
Same Payday 2 mods for the whole crew.
A modded heist goes smoother when the whole crew runs the same mods. SyncCrate copies the host's mods, mod_overrides and custom heists to everyone, and after the first time only what changed.
FreeOpen sourceNo cloudWin · macOS · Linux
// 01 Why
Why modded Payday 2 crews drift apart
Payday 2 has years of mods: SuperBLT mods in mods, texture and sound replacements in assets/mod_overrides, and whole custom heists that need BeardLib.
Gameplay mods and custom heists need the same files on every PC in the lobby. Somebody always has an older version, or forgot a dependency, and the heist breaks halfway through.
With SyncCrate one PC hosts and the others match it. Mods are compared by content and only the differences are copied.
// 02 What syncs
What SyncCrate syncs for Payday 2
| Folder | Path in the game folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Mods (SuperBLT) | mods/SuperBLT mods, including BeardLib and the settings mods keep in mods/saves. Logs and download leftovers are skipped. | All files |
| Mod Overrides | assets/mod_overrides/Texture, sound and model replacements in assets/mod_overrides. These work without SuperBLT. | All files |
| Custom Heists | Maps/Custom heists for BeardLib in the Maps folder. | All files |
// Where it looks
- Steam
steamapps/common/PAYDAY 2in every Steam library, on every drive- Anywhere else
- Point SyncCrate at the folder yourself, once
Built in for Payday 2
- Script warnings.
.luaand.dllfiles run code on your PC, so they're flagged for you to review before they sync. - SuperBLT check. Warns when SuperBLT isn't installed on a PC, because the synced mods can't load without it.
- Turn mods on and off. Disabled mods move to a
_Disabledfolder the game doesn't load. - Game-running warning. SyncCrate warns you before syncing while Payday 2 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 Payday 2 in three steps
Install and add the game
Install SyncCrate on every PC and add Payday 2 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.
TipEach PC needs SuperBLT installed once for the mods folder. SyncCrate copies the mods, not SuperBLT's own .dll, and warns you if it's missing.
// 04 Common problems
When Payday 2 mods don't match
A custom heist won't load for a friend
Custom heists need the map files and BeardLib on every PC. One missing piece and the heist fails to load.
Everyone syncs the host's
Mapsandmodsfolders, so the heist and BeardLib arrive together.Mods out of date after an update
SuperBLT can update mods on its own, but each PC updates at a different time, and the crew ends up on different versions.
The host updates once. Everyone else syncs and gets only the changed files.
mod_overrides gets messy
Texture and sound packs pile up in
mod_overridesand it's hard to see what a friend is missing.mod_overrides is its own folder in SyncCrate, so the list shows exactly which packs differ.
// 05 Payday 2
Good to know
- Mods run code. SuperBLT mods are Lua scripts, so
.luaand.dllfiles are flagged before they sync, and nothing changes until you approve the list. Only sync with people you trust. - SuperBLT itself (
WSOCK32.dllnext to the game's exe) isn't copied. Install it once on each PC. - Your settings stay yours. Only the
mods,assets/mod_overridesandMapsfolders sync.
// FAQ
Payday 2 questions
Do all players need the same mods in Payday 2?
For custom heists and gameplay mods, yes. Cosmetic mods like HUDs only matter on your own PC. Syncing the host's set avoids guessing.
Where are Payday 2 mods installed?
In the game folder: mods for SuperBLT mods, assets/mod_overrides for replacements and Maps for custom heists.
Does SyncCrate install SuperBLT?
No. Each player installs it once. SyncCrate keeps the mods themselves in sync and warns you when SuperBLT is missing.
Does it work over the internet?
Yes. The host shares a join code and friends paste it from anywhere. On the same network they can pick the host under Scan for Hosts instead.
// Related game guides
All games · SyncCrate supports 123 games.
// Free · Open source · Windows, macOS, Linux
Same Payday 2 setup on every PC.
Install SyncCrate on each PC, one of you hosts, everyone else joins. No accounts, no cloud, nothing uploaded anywhere.