Ground Branch is a tactical shooter game that allows players to create and play custom game modes and missions using the mission editor and Lua scripting. However, installing and playing these custom game modes can be confusing for some players who are not familiar with the process. In this article, we will explain how to download, install and play custom game modes for Ground Branch using the ground-branch.zip file.

Ground-branch.zip is a file that contains various files and folders that are needed to play custom game modes for Ground Branch. These include:

• Lua files: These are scripts that define the logic and rules of the game modes, such as objectives, spawn points, timers, etc.
• Kit files: These are files that specify the equipment and weapons available for each team and role in the game modes.
• Mission files: These are files that specify the map, game mode, weather, time of day, etc. for each mission.
• Other files: These are files that may be required by some game modes, such as sound effects, textures, models, etc.

The ground-branch.zip file is usually created by the modders who make the custom game modes and missions, and they usually provide a link to download it from a website such as Nexus Mods or GitHub. The ground-branch.zip file may contain one or more game modes and missions, depending on the modder’s preference.

To install ground-branch.zip, you need to follow these steps:

1. Download the ground-branch.zip file from the link provided by the modder.
2. Open your Ground Branch installation folder. You can do this by right-clicking on Ground Branch in your Steam library, selecting Properties, then Local Files, then Browse.
3. Unzip the ground-branch.zip file into your Ground Branch installation folder. No files should be replaced as the custom game modes do not use any of the original GB files.
4. Note: If you are not sure if you are putting the files in the right place, just check the path of the files in the zip file and match them to the Ground Branch installation folder path.

To play ground-branch.zip, you need to follow these steps:

1. Launch Ground Branch from Steam.
2. Select Lone Wolf from the main menu. The custom game modes only work in Lone Wolf mode, not on any of the servers or on the listen server.
3. Select a map from the list. The map should match the one specified in the mission file you want to play.
4. Select a game mode from the list. The game mode should match the one specified in the mission file you want to play.
5. Select a mission from the list. The mission should be one of the custom missions included in the ground-branch.zip file.
6. Select your team and role. The team and role should match the ones specified in the kit file for the game mode you want to play.
7. Select your equipment and weapons. The equipment and weapons should be available according to the kit file for the game mode you want to play.
8. Start the mission and enjoy!

Ground-branch.zip is a convenient way to install and play custom game modes and missions for Ground Branch. By following this guide, you should be able to enjoy a variety of new gameplay experiences created by talented modders. Have fun!