Additive/Installation
You can install Additive through our free and open-source installer by clicking the button below. Alternatively, if you want to install Additive through a third-party launcher, follow Modrinth’s documentation.
The Additive installer works on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. If you can’t open the installer, try running java -jar additive-installer-1.0.3.jar
in a terminal. You need Java installed.
Installing on Steam Deck
Using a Steam Deck? You can install Additive on there! This may also work similarly on other handhelds, but I haven’t tested. First we’ll install Prism Launcher, and then install the modpack.
- While the deck is turned on and is in Gaming Mode, hold down the power button and select “Switch to Desktop”.
- In the bottom panel, look for the 👜 “Discover” app.
- Press the search bar in Discover, and then press X to open the keyboard.
- Search for “Prism Launcher”, and then tap install.
- Launch it. When it asks you for the amount of RAM, set the maximum to 4096 MB. Connect your account, and once it’s complete, close the launcher.
- Tap the Steam Deck icon in the bottom panel, and then look for “Prism Launcher”. After that, right click Prism, and “Add to Steam”.
- Now, go back to Gaming Mode by double tapping the file on the desktop or opening Steam and switching back.
Prism is now installed. Now, we can install the pack.
- Launch Prism from Gaming Mode.
- Tap “Add Instance” in the top left of Prism.
- Select the Modrinth tab.
- Press
STEAM
+X
together to open the keyboard. Then, search for “Additive”. - Tap on Additive, select your preferred modpack version, and then install.
- Go into the instance’s mods tab and install Controlify. Optionally, you may also want to install Resourcify.
- For the first launch, you will get a notice at the start of the game to download some libraries and calibrate your controller. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and you shouldn’t have to do this again.
- After launching, go to your video settings and enable fullscreen to fix the aspect ratio. Enjoy!