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Version: 1.0.0

Creating Audio Mods

🧩 Mod System

Create standalone audio mods that other players can install. Mods are copies of game audio banks — the original game files stay untouched.

Creating a New Mod​

1. Switch to Mods Mode​

In the ARS Editor, click the Mods tab in the toolbar (next to "Game Engine").

2. Create New Mod​

Click Create New Mod in the sidebar. Fill in:

FieldDescription
Mod NameDisplay name (shown in game's mod list)
AuthorYour name or studio
DescriptionWhat the mod changes
Poster Image256x256 PNG thumbnail (auto-resized)
Base BanksWhich audio banks to include (check multiple)

Click Create Mod. AURIS copies the selected banks to a new mod folder.

3. Edit Your Mod​

The mod opens in the same ARS Editor. Replace samples, add new audio — the workflow is identical to Game Engine mode.

4. Test Your Mod​

  1. The mod appears in your game's mod selector
  2. Activate it
  3. Launch the game — your custom audio plays

Managing Mods​

Multiple Mods​

You can create as many mods as you want. Each appears in the sidebar with its own banks.

Adding Banks​

Click Manage Banks (+ button) under any mod to add or remove banks. Existing banks show as checked.

Editing Mod Info​

Click the pencil icon on any mod to update name, author, description, or poster.

Deleting Mods​

Click the trash icon on any mod. Confirmation required.

Mod Structure​

Each mod is stored in Zomboid/mods/auris_<name>/:

auris_my_music/
  mod.info              ← Game reads this
  poster.png            ← Thumbnail (256x256)
  ZomboidMusic.ars      ← Modified audio bank
  fmodstudio_proxy.dll  ← AURIS proxy (included)
  auris_meta.json       ← AURIS metadata
  42/
    mod.info
    poster.png
    media/
      sound/banks/Desktop/
        ZomboidMusic.ars
      lua/client/
        auris_check_*.lua

Important Notes​

  • Original game files are never modified — mods work on copies
  • Each mod is independent — activating one doesn't affect others
  • Users need AURIS installed — the proxy is required to load .ars files
  • Your content belongs to you — you can sell, distribute, and monetize your mods