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Risk of Rain 2 mods run on BepInEx, a plugin loader shared on Thunderstore as BepInExPack, and most players manage them with the r2modman mod manager. On a dedicated server, the mods also have to be on the server when they change gameplay. The FREAKHOSTING Game Panel has no mod installer for Risk of Rain 2, so open a ticket to get server-side mods set up.

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What is BepInEx?

BepInEx is the plugin framework that Risk of Rain 2 mods load through. The Thunderstore package BepInExPack bundles BepInEx 5.4 with the extras Risk of Rain 2 needs, including the RoR2BepInExPack fixes. Normal mods go in the BepInEx/plugins folder, ideally each in its own subfolder, for example BepInEx/plugins/ModName/ModName.dll.

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What is r2modman?

r2modman is a mod manager for games that use Thunderstore, including Risk of Rain 2. With it, players can:
  • Download and install mods straight from Thunderstore.
  • Keep separate mod profiles and switch between them.
  • Export a profile, mods and configs included, to share with friends.
For a modded group, one player builds a profile and shares it, so everyone runs the same mods.

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Which mods need to be on the server?

Each mod’s Thunderstore page says whether it must be installed by every player. When in doubt, install it on every player and the server.

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How to set up mods on your FREAKHOSTING server

1

Build your mod list

In r2modman, make a profile with the mods your group wants and test it in a private game.
2

Make a backup

Create a backup in the Game Panel.
3

Open a ticket

Open a ticket and list the Thunderstore mods (with versions) you want on the server.
4

Share the profile

Share the r2modman profile with your players so everyone joins with the same mods.
5

Tag your server

Add sv_custom_tags "modded"; to server.cfg so players know. See server browser tags.

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I install mods on my Risk of Rain 2 server from the Game Panel?

No. There is no Risk of Rain 2 mod page in the Game Panel. Open a ticket for server-side mods.

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Do I need mods to play on my server?

No. A vanilla server needs no mods. Players only need the same game version as the server.

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Can mods raise the 4-player limit?

The player limit on your server comes from Max Players on Startup, the slots in your plan. Don’t change sv_maxplayers yourself. Open a ticket to talk about more slots.

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Can I play Prismatic Trials with mods?

No. Mods block access to Prismatic Trials. See Prismatic Trials.

Risk of Rain 2 server guide

Every Risk of Rain 2 page in one place.

server.cfg explained

All config keys.

Eclipse mode

Eclipse with or without mods.

Backups

Back up before modding.
Checked against the official Thunderstore pages for BepInExPack and r2modman on 3 November 2026. Panel pages checked on our Game Panel the same day. Details may change if the game or the mods change.

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Last Updated: November 2026