Extended Daytime
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #111 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Extended Daytime for Valheim
Extends the daytime by slowing down the daycycle in the afternoon. Day length can be configured.
Installation (manual)
If you are installing this manually, do the following
1. Extract the archive into a folder. Do not extract into the game folder.
2. Move the contents of `plugins` folder into `<GameDirectory>\Bepinex\plugins`.
3. Run the game.
4. To change the day length, use the config at \BepInEx\config\castix_ExtendedDaytime.cfg
Configuration
## Settings file was created by plugin ExtendedDaytime v1. 0. 3
## Plugin GUID: castix_ExtendedDaytime
## Day Factor
# Setting type: Single
# Default value: 2
DayFactor = 2
Extended Daytime is a gameplay mod that slows down the day cycle in the afternoon, effectively extending daylight hours. It offers configurable day length, making it a simple quality-of-life addition for players who want more time to explore or build before nightfall. With 599 endorsements and 15,280 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility mod, last updated in February 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 599 endorsements and over 15k downloads—clearly fills a need for many players.
- Configurable day length means you can fine-tune the mod to your preferred pace.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly one thing without bloating your game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest game version, so check before installing.
- Only affects the afternoon, so if you want longer mornings or nights, this mod won't help.
For players who feel the day ends too quickly and want more daylight to explore, build, or complete quests. If you're a builder who hates being interrupted by nightfall, this mod is a simple fix. Skip if you want a complete overhaul of the day/night cycle—this only tweaks the afternoon.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—since no instructions are given, look for a README or forum post.
- If the game has a mod folder, place the mod files there and ensure they're in the correct subfolder (e.g., /mods).
- Test the mod in a new save or after backing up your current save to avoid any unexpected issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- castiix
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Downloads
- 15,280
- Endorsements
- 599
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/19/2021
- Updated
- 2/21/2021
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