Megamod 9 Install — Banished

Installing for Banished is like preparing a massive construction project; it’s a 10GB overhaul that bundles hundreds of popular mods—including the famous Colonial Charter—into one comprehensive package.

Because of its sheer size and complexity, the "story" of its installation is often one of caution, patience, and a specific "Double Restart" ritual. The Core Installation Process

Depending on where you get the mod, the steps vary slightly. While it is available on the Steam Workshop, many experienced users recommend a manual installation from Black Liquid Software to avoid auto-update issues that can break long-term save games. Step 1: Preparation & Download

Clear the Deck: If you have older versions of MegaMod or conflicting mods like "The North," delete them from your WinData folder first. banished megamod 9 install

The Download: It arrives as a massive 2.7GB compressed file (approx. 10GB unzipped) spanning seven .pkm files.

Unzip: Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract all seven parts. Step 2: Placing the Files

Move all seven .pkm files directly into your Banished installation folder. Note that they must not be in a subfolder. Steam Path: Steam\steamapps\common\Banished\WinData. Installing for Banished is like preparing a massive

Non-Steam Path: Program Files\Shining Rock Software LLC\Banished\WinData. Step 3: The "Double Restart" Ritual

This is the most critical part of the story to avoid the "Black Screen of Death" or immediate crashes: How To Download & Install MegaMod 9 (Banished)

Step 2: Downloading Megamod 9

There are a few places to find the mod, but the most reliable source is typically the World of Banished forums or the Steam Workshop. Step 2: Downloading Megamod 9 There are a

Option A: Steam Workshop (Easiest) If you own the game on Steam:

  1. Go to the Banished Steam Workshop page.
  2. Search for "Megamod 9".
  3. Click the green "Subscribe" button.
  4. Steam will automatically download and place the file in the correct folder.

Option B: Manual Download (Non-Steam or Preferred)

  1. Visit a trusted modding site like World of Banished or Nexus Mods.
  2. Download the Megamod9.pkm file.
  3. Move this file into your Banished WinData folder.
    • Default Windows Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Banished\WinData
    • Default Mac Path: /Users/[YourName]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Banished/Banished.app/Contents/Resources/WinData

Step 3: Installing the Mod File

With the file downloaded, installation is a matter of placing it in the correct folder.

  1. Locate your Banished WinData folder. This is usually:
    • Windows (Steam): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Banished\WinData
    • Windows (GOG): C:\GOG Games\Banished\WinData
    • Mac: Inside the Banished application package (right-click → Show Package Contents → Contents → Resources → WinData)
  2. Copy the Megamod9.pkm file directly into the WinData folder. Do not put it in a subfolder.
  3. Important: If you have any other mod .pkm files in WinData from previous installations (e.g., older Megamods or standalone mods), move them to a backup folder elsewhere. Megamod 9 already contains almost every other mod, and conflicts will arise.

Issue #1: “Out of Memory” Crash on Loading

Symptoms: Game freezes or crashes on the loading screen after enabling Megamod 9.
Cause: 32-bit memory limit. Banished is a 32-bit application and can only use ~3.5GB RAM. Megamod 9 pushes this limit.
Solution: