How do I activate a game on Vortex?

Voice command: To enable the game, say: “Alexa, enable The Vortex by Doppio.” To open the game, say “Alexa, open The Vortex.” The Amazon Alexa app: For information on how to enable and open the game by using the Amazon Alexa app, please see FAQ: Amazon Alexa app.

How do I start a game through Vortex?

To launch the game from within Vortex, simply click the game's image at the top left corner of the application window to launch the game. If enabling the downloaded mod has been successful, you should be greeted with a Nexus Mods logo displayed in the background of the game's main menu screen.

How do I activate mods on Vortex?

Open The Vortex App And Navigate To The MODS Folder

After Vortex has been downloaded, open it. Navigate to the MODS folder on your computer. From the top menu, choose Install From File.

Do I have to open game with Vortex?

Do I have to open game with Vortex? If you are using Vortex as your mod manager, then yes, you should be launching with Vortex in order to insure that SKSE and its dependent stuff and your mods get loaded properly.

Why are my vortex mods not showing up in game?

To make use of Vortex, you need to make sure that the mod folder is located in the same driver where the game is installed. If you encounter Vortex deployment failed issue, it is very possible that the mod folder is in another drive. So, you can try moving the mod folder to the game drive to fix the issue.

Adding and Managing your Game with Vortex 1.6

How do I add games to my Nexus Mod Manager?

Does Vortex automatically use loot?

LOOT is integrated into Vortex by default and does not need to be installed separately. LOOT, and by extension, Vortex, will in most cases sort your plugins in a sensible fashion, though not always automatically get the load order 100% right. With that in mind, you will still be able to resolve mod conflicts manually.

How does Vortex gaming work?

You're charged the $10 per month every month until you decide otherwise, which is a nice change of pace. Most cloud gaming services try to rope users in with hopes of streaming any game on their mobile devices, forcing users into a year-long subscription. With Vortex, you only pay for as long as you want it.

How do I launch the vortex game on Steam?

Start Vortex using Steam Collection

Just create a "Vortex" Steam Collection and add your (Vortex compatible) game to it and start the game regularly. Vortex will start, with the selected game preconfigured and ready to mod. When you exit Vortex the selected game will start normally (with your mods).

How do I launch Skyrim with Vortex mods?

How do I activate mods on Nexus Mods?

To activate and install a mod simply select the mod within the Mods tab and click the "Activate" button. To deactivate and uninstall a mod simply click the "Deactivate" button. You can also double-click the mod in the list to activate or deactivate mods.

Why are my vortex mods not working?

To make use of Vortex, you need to make sure that the mod folder is located in the same driver where the game is installed. If you encounter Vortex deployment failed issue, it is very possible that the mod folder is in another drive. So, you can try moving the mod folder to the game drive to fix the issue.

What games can Vortex support?

Do I need to launch games from Vortex for mods to work?

If you are using Vortex as your mod manager, then yes, you should be launching with Vortex in order to insure that SKSE and its dependent stuff and your mods get loaded properly. If you're just playing Special Edition (or Legendary Edition) without mods or SKSE, then it doesn't matter.

How do I select a game in Vortex?

Finding a game

Once you have located your game, the artwork will appear in one of two states. If the game artwork appears in colour, it means that Vortex has been able to find this game on your PC automatically. In this case, you can simply click on the game tile itself to move it from "Unmanaged" to "Managed".

Is Vortex safe for mods?

It's completely safe. That's all I use for Fallout New Vegas.

How do vortex collections work?

In essence, collections are lists of mods that can be installed automatically through Vortex. As such they are ultimately an evolved version of traditional mod lists or mod guides instructing users on which mods to download and install in order to (re)create a particular gameplay experience.

How do I access mods in games?

Many games support mods through the Steam Workshop, where you can easily browse for new content and have it automatically appear in your game. You can also find mods related to a game by checking for the "Community-made Mods" section on its store page.

How do I manually set a game folder in Vortex?

Clicking on the tile will inform you that you need to set the game folder manually and open a file selector dialog. Simply navigate to the install folder for you game and choose "Select folder". Ensure that you are targetting the top level folder if the game executable can be found inside a subfolder.

Does Vortex work with Epic Games?

Vortex launches subnautica in epic games instead of steam #13712.

How do you see what mods you have downloaded on Vortex?

Your download history is a convenient way for you to find and keep track of all the mods you have downloaded on Nexus Mods, be it via manual download, or via our mod manager Vortex. To find your download history, simply click on 'Mods' from the main menu of the site, and click "Download history".