PvZ Mixed Bag: What It Is, Features & How to Install (1.0.1)
“PvZ Mixed Bag” suddenly became one of the fastest-rising Plants vs. Zombies searches this week. The reason is simple: Plants Vs. Zombies: Mixed Bag, a fan mod for the original PC game, reached its 1.0 release at the start of November 2026. This page explains what it is, what is (and isn’t) confirmed about its features, where the official files are, and how to install it. Mixed Bag is not made by the PvZ Fusion team, but if you like PvZ mods you will also want our how to play PvZ Fusion guide.
Table of Contents
- What is PvZ Mixed Bag?
- Quick facts
- Features
- What you need
- Where to download it
- How to install Mixed Bag
- Mixed Bag vs. “PVZ Mixed”
- Mixed Bag vs. PvZ Fusion
- FAQ
What is PvZ Mixed Bag?
Plants Vs. Zombies: Mixed Bag is a fan-made mod for the first Plants vs. Zombies on PC. Its own description on GameBanana and Game Jolt calls it “a mod for Plants Vs. Zombies that completely transforms the game into a roguelite,” promising new plants, “hordes of new zombies” and randomly generated levels. In a roguelite, every run is different, and you build your setup as you go instead of picking from a fixed unlock list.
It is an unofficial fan project. It is not made by PopCap or EA, and it is not a standalone game: it patches a copy of PvZ that you already own.
Quick facts
| Detail | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Full name | Plants Vs. Zombies: Mixed Bag |
| Type | Roguelite mod for Plants vs. Zombies (PC) |
| Team | trashoflevillage and TheRealStix (owners), BeeTeeKay (developer), as credited on GameBanana |
| Latest version | 1.0.1 (GameBanana and Game Jolt, early November 2026) |
| Download size | About 110 MB (zip) |
| Price | Free |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 (as listed on GameBanana) |
| Platforms | PC only. No Android or iOS version is listed. |
Game Jolt shows a “1.0 Teaser Trailer” posted in September 2026 and a “Release Trailer” posted on November 1, 2026. Versions before 1.0 were betas.
Features
The developers have kept the public description short. What they confirm:
- Roguelite runs. The whole game is turned into a run-based roguelite rather than the normal Adventure campaign.
- New plants. Mixed Bag adds plants that are not in the original game.
- New zombies. Expect “hordes of new zombies,” not only the original roster.
- Randomly generated levels. Levels are generated each run, so no two runs play the same.
- Translations. The installation notes mention that new builds can include new localization files.
Exact plant and zombie lists, run length and difficulty options are not published on the download pages yet, so we are not listing them here. We will update this guide when the developers document them.
What you need
- A legal copy of Plants vs. Zombies on PC: the Steam version (Game of the Year Edition), the EA app version, or the original (“OG”) release.
- The Mixed Bag 1.0.1 zip from GameBanana or Game Jolt.
- xDeltaPatcher, a free tool that applies the patch to your game’s .exe file.
- A Windows PC (the mod patches the Windows executable).
Where to download it
Only download Mixed Bag from the pages its developers use:
| Source | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GameBanana | gamebanana.com/mods/735938 | File mixed-bag-101.zip (1.0.1), marked “Clean” by GameBanana’s file scan. |
| Game Jolt | gamejolt.com/games/mixedbag | Listed by GameBanana as the alternate file source. |
pvzfusion.net does not host Mixed Bag. Avoid re-uploads on random APK or “mod” sites, and ignore anything offering a Mixed Bag APK: there is no Android version.
How to install Mixed Bag
These steps follow the “!INSTALLATION GUIDE!.txt” included in the 1.0.1 zip. The zip contains the mod files (main.pak, bass.dll) and three patch files: GOTY.xdelta, EA.xdelta and OG.xdelta.
- Download and extract mixed-bag-101.zip into its own folder.
- Find the .exe of your own Plants vs. Zombies install and copy it into the Mixed Bag folder. Keep your original game untouched.
- Open xDeltaPatcher and apply the patch that matches your copy: GOTY.xdelta for Steam, EA.xdelta for the EA app, OG.xdelta for the original release.
- Run the newly patched .exe from the Mixed Bag folder.
Updating and saves
- To keep your progress when updating, move your old “savefiles” folder into the new Mixed Bag folder.
- Do not just drop a new .exe into an old folder. New versions can include new assets or localization the game needs.
- Beta saves do not carry over: the developers say you must start fresh on 1.0.
Mixed Bag vs. “PVZ Mixed”
Searches mix up two different mods. PVZ Mixed (version 2.06) is an older hardcore mod where almost every plant has two variants you switch with the right mouse button, plus about six new mini-games. Its original author is not credited, and its English translation is by Mot_chr. Mixed Bag is the new roguelite mod by trashoflevillage’s team. They are unrelated projects.
Mixed Bag vs. PvZ Fusion
| PvZ Mixed Bag | PvZ Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Roguelite runs with random levels | Fuse two plants into a new hybrid |
| Needs the original PvZ? | Yes (patches your .exe) | No, standalone |
| Platforms | PC | PC and Android |
| Latest version | 1.0.1 | 4.1 |
If you want fusion instead of a roguelite, start with the PvZ Fusion PC download page or the Android APK on our PvZ Fusion download page, then browse the PvZ Fusion recipes list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PvZ Mixed Bag?
A free fan mod that turns the original PC Plants vs. Zombies into a roguelite with new plants, new zombies and randomly generated levels.
Is PvZ Mixed Bag free?
Yes. It is free on GameBanana and Game Jolt, but you need your own copy of Plants vs. Zombies to patch.
Is there a PvZ Mixed Bag APK for Android?
No. The mod is PC only. Players on Game Jolt keep asking for Android, but no Android version has been released.
Which patch file do I use?
GOTY.xdelta for the Steam version, EA.xdelta for the EA app version and OG.xdelta for the original release.
Can I keep my beta save?
No. The installation guide says you cannot update from a beta to 1.0 and must start fresh. From 1.0 on, move your “savefiles” folder into each new version.
Who made PvZ Mixed Bag?
GameBanana credits trashoflevillage and TheRealStix as owners and BeeTeeKay as developer.
Sources: the Mixed Bag pages on GameBanana and Game Jolt, and the installation guide in the 1.0.1 download (checked November 4, 2026). Plants vs. Zombies is a trademark of Electronic Arts; Mixed Bag and PvZ Fusion are unofficial fan projects.
