Walking Dead Zombie Skins
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #31 of 169 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
To install the mod
Open your game directory and find this location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Days Gone\BendGame\Content\sfpaks
find this file:
startuppackages.pak
change the name to:
disabled_startuppackages.pak
Download the main file
Right click the downloaded folder and EXTRACT the file to unzip it.
Move the 500-WalkingDeadZ_P.pak file to this location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Days Gone\BendGame\Content\paks\~mods
You will need to create the ~mods folder inside the paks folder.
This mod does not require any other mods to work.
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This mod does not require any other mods to work.
Is this mod compatible with the REMASTERED version of the game?
Yes. You need to create a ~mods folder inside of your Paks folder and place all mods inside this folder. Other than this, following all instructions above should still work.
This mod recolors Days Gone freakers from pinkish to a darker green/grey mix and changes some eye colors to yellow or red. A simple cosmetic tweak for players who want a grittier, more zombie-like appearance. With 185 endorsements and 9,228 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated visual adjustment.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives freakers a more classic zombie look, less pink and more decayed.
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay or performance.
- Decent community traction with 185 endorsements and over 9k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects skin and eye colors—no other visual or gameplay changes.
- Last updated in February 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions provided by the author.
For Days Gone players who want a grittier, more traditional zombie aesthetic without overhaul mods. If you're fine with the default freaker look, this isn't essential. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case.
- If you're using other visual mods, test this one last to see if it conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with the latest game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Daysgone Mods
- Author
- DonniePCgames
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 9,228
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 2/14/2023
- Updated
- 2/24/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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