DayZ – Can’t Compile World Script Module

A common error you can encounter when playing DayZ is the, Can’t compile “World” script module!, which causes connection issues for players joining a server. Fortunately, there are solutions that you can try! In this article, we’ll guide you through the most common fixes for it so you and your friends can only worry about enjoying the game.

How To Fix – Can’t compile “World” script module!

This error for DayZ has a lot of different versions, and it is usually related to problems with mods or the game’s script files. We have gathered the most common solutions so you can fix it.

Arranging Mods The Right Way

One of the reasons that can be causing the Can’t compile “World” script module! error is the mod order being wrong. DayZ requires some mods to be arranged in a specific order for everything to work properly. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Open DayZ on Steam.
2. Go to Servers, then click on the COMMUNITY tab and JOIN.

3. In the new screen that opened, press SETUP DLCS AND MODS AND JOIN.

After you do this, you should be ready to join your server. In case the problem persists, you’ll have to arrange the mods manually. Here’s how:

1. Open DayZ on Steam and click on MODS.

2. Now, arrange the mods in order. Here you can find the correct order.
3. Once you have ordered your mods, press KEEP CURREN SELECTION AND JOIN.

Deleting Corrupted Mod Files

If the first two solutions didn’t work, there’s still another way to go. This other way involves deleting files from your computer, so be careful.

1. On Steam, right-click on DayZ, and select Manage followed by Browse local files. This will take you to the location where DayZ is installed.
2. Now, follow these folders oder: workshop > content > 221100
3. Once in the DayZ folder, you have to find the folder that corresponds to the mod that’s causing the trouble. To find out which mod is it, check the error you are getting. For this example, we will use the DayZRP Mod.

4. Go to the mods list, click on the DayZRP Mod, and locate the mod’s ID. For this mod, the ID is 1559129763. Then, return to the DayZ folder and locate the mod’s folder using the ID.

5. Delete the folder corresponding to the mod, then go to the DayZ launcher one more time, and click on MODS.
6. The mod you just deleted will show a corruption warning. Right-click it to repair it.

You’re ready now to launch the game as you usually do it, and you should be all set to go!

Fixing Can’t compile “World” script module! Error

Following the steps above, either arranging the mods or deleting the corrupted files, should fix the error. In case the problem persists, we recommend you visit the DayZ official forums and Discord for extra help.

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