diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index f26306a..e7d21fa 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -118,7 +118,8 @@ def backup_mods(modpack_dir, mods_backup_dir):
                 os.remove(source_path)
         print(f"Mods backed up to '{mods_backup_dir}'.")
     else:
-        print("No mods directory found. No backup required.")
+        print("No mods directory found. Creating one now.")
+        os.makedirs(modpack_dir, exist_ok=True)
 
 # Helper function to save the list of mod filenames as a manifest.
 def save_modpack_manifest(modpack_dir, mod_filenames):