Better Vanilla Plus (v2.5) (v2.5 Ready)

Verified for V2.5: This mod has been tested and confirmed working with the v2.5 Survival Revival update (Early 2026).

Better Vanilla Plus is for players who enjoy the V2.5 base game but want more variety. It adds over 200 high-quality POIs and a revamped trading system that perfectly complements the 1.0/2.5 survival loop.

V2.5 Specific Updates

  • Survival Revival POIs: Over 50 new 'decayed' structures that use the new V2.5 asset library.
  • Trader Network: Traders now offer regional missions that reset every 3 days.
  • Animal Variety: Introduces 10 new wildlife species that drop unique v2.5 crafting materials.

Pro-Tips & Community Hints

  • The 'Rural Outposts' added by this mod are the best place to find the new V2.5 engine parts.
  • Traders in this mod have specialized inventory based on the biome—Snow traders specifically stock warmth-related gear.

V2.5 Installation

To install on the Survival Revival update, follow these steps:

  1. Download the v2.5 compatible version from the developer site.
  2. Extract to 7 Days To Die/Mods/.
  3. Enable Mod Support in the V2.5 Launcher if prompted.