Installing mods manually requires you to edit base game files, that cannot be touched by subscribing to a mod via mod.io. This file is used for 99.9% of all mods, so this is the best example you can get! Always read the modder’s description!
With this example, we have to edit the initial.pak. Now I know it is a little bit different to the EPIC-version of the game in terms of paths – so I got you covered if you continue reading. Only then, this guide is helpful for you! Also – a lot of modders give a little tutorial on how to install mods. The modder will tell youin his description if the mod needs to be installed manually. Generally, you do not have to install mods manually. While going through the Steam forum I found several topics with people questioning where they have to put the mods, and how to install it. On mod.io we can sometimes find interesting mods that require a manual installation.
