ModsDistant Worlds 2
Distant Worlds 2 mods
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132 mods, most downloaded first · newest update 17 Oct 2026
- XLby MordachaiXL A comprehensive overhaul of Distant Worlds 2, improving nearly every aspect of the game while fixing bugs, addressing weaknesses, and building on its strengths. Latest Release Version: 1.36.2 (2026-10-16) The Ship Upgrade Problem Is Fixed! Apologies to all, and Thank You for your patience! If...10.3k downloadsupdated 13 d ago
- Realistic Empire Namesby RebelkidI was really upset with the rather unimaginative, forgetful Empire names formed within DW2. The problem is the names are so common among so many Empires, that you cannot tell them apart from the names. Personally, the name of the Empire should along describe the character and the type of Space Ci...7.7k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
- Refreshed Resourcesby salemonzNOT YET TESTED WITH NEW DLC...WILL UPDATE AS I CAN The Refreshed Resources mod replaces the default resource art assets with new images and colored backgrounds for easier reference. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout who uses generative AI platforms to generate aspects...7.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Anex Realistic System Namesby AnexAnex Realistic System Names Around 5000+ System names (5x the vanilla list) that are painstakingly put together from various sources and real names, removed most of the incomprehensible, Greek, Arabic, and Scientific naming and replaced them with common names for those stars. Also, I hate the Alp...7.2k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Refreshed Ship Symbolsby salemonzNOT YET TESTED WITH NEW DLC...WILL UPDATE AS I CAN DW2 flips all ship symbols to align with "Galactic South" but defaults to "Galactic North" when starting out. You will need to rotate your view (shift-Q or shift-E) to flip things around so they're right-side up The Refreshed Ship Symbols mod rep...6.1k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Refreshed Components Facilities and Eventsby salemonzNOT YET TESTED WITH NEW DLC...WILL UPDATE AS I CAN The Refreshed Components Facilities and Events mod replaces the default component, planetary facility and events art assets with new images to give a refreshed feeling to your favorite 4X game. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty hum...6.0k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- [DEPRECIATED] Refreshed Flagsby salemonzAs of August-ish 2025, the game borks the flag-selection UI even more than before...so this mod doesn't display most of its options during galaxy creation. Sorry folks! This is a DW2 game situation...nothing this mod can fix. However, if you have a current game running with this mod, nothing will...5.8k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Refreshed Troop Symbolsby salemonz***This mod changes the same things as the Refreshed Ground Units mod of mine. They work fine together, but overwrite each other. So pick one.*** The Refreshed Troop Symbols mod replaces the vanilla symbols in order to give greater distinction, visibility and immersion to DW2. <<< AI TRIGGER WARN...5.1k downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Galaxy chartby HalvanceMod adds graphic elements and reworked galaxy texture (smoother whirlwind). Clouds are more visible to stand out and galaxy has more of an milky way colour. (I might make a darker version of this later:) ) This is purely for immersion purposes only, since the layer containing the chart is the mov...3.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Galaxyby RebelkidSemi realistic Galaxy backdrop with colorful Nebulae. I made this mod to make the Galaxy backdrop have the usual black & white backdrop which is familiar with colorful Nebulae's, similar to one you see in movies.3.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Blackness - Galaxy Mapby akicebearEliminates the milky way swirl in the background. Makes it easier to distinguish meaningful map elements, especially nebula. Note: you may need to start a new game for the effect to work. Sometimes it works on saves from before, sometimes not. *shrug* Based on Rebelkid's mod:3.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Refreshed Soundsby salemonzThe Refreshed Sounds mod replaces many of the vanilla sound effects with new files to give a refreshed feeling to your favorite 4X game. Shout-out to Era and the Cyno Studios crew for permission to grab some of the weapon sound assets they recorded for their Eve Online total conversion "Sins of N...3.1k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- Chinese Localisation Patchby Ioulaum使用方法 订阅后添加以下内容到Steam启动选项（Steam库——右键Distant Worlds 2——属性——通用） --low-level-inject .\..\..\workshop\content\1531540\3378907440\Dw2ChsPatch.dll!DW2ChsPatch.MainClass.Init （以上是一整行命令，工坊排版给他分成了两行，求求了，直接两行一起复制粘贴，不要手打仙人） 支持全DLC 目前适配版本1.3.8.0 同样也应该适用于版本号更高的正式版及测试版（Steam库——右键Distant Worlds 2——属性——测试版——参与测试）...3.0k downloadsupdated 13 d ago
- Refreshed Planetsby salemonzThe Refreshed Planets mod replaces the default UI art for planets and stars to give a refreshed feeling to your favorite 4X game. Known bug in base game prevents Tundra planets from displaying my mod's map graphic. The game itself loads the "wrong" image and I can't alter that. All others work fi...3.0k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Sector Flagshipsby rahonbassFully updated for all playable races! Have you ever thought that the biggest ships you can build in this game look puny? Have you wanted to wait 15 years to build a ship that will surely break your budget? Have you ever wanted to build a ship that you can spot from the other side of the galaxy? W...2.7k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- System Names 2Kby Ax4711This mod currently contains over 2300 star system names, enough for the biggest monster galaxies to work without repetitions. Well, that's what I thought, but at least it's better now. And the names sound much less like shopping at Aliexpress. Overall, this is a curated list of real and fictional...2.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Immersive Space Portsby RebelkidI have always felt that the main spaceports in Distant Worlds 2 were simply not large enough as compared to the other ships. Realistically speaking, the Spaceport has massive docking bays, for storage and transfer of resources, a shipyard for ship construction, along with several other facilities...2.5k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
- Galaxy 2.0 - Darkspaceby RebelkidUPDATE - Updated the name, added image, added description. A much darker version of my original Galaxy mod. On darker backgrounds, Nebulae are mostly plain white/grey while a few Nebula here and there will be colorful. The changes are mostly minor but are much more visible and clear once you load...2.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Alternative Soundtrack by Nico Guerreroby MyrteI’m not the creator of this music, but I uploaded it to the Workshop so that this amazing piece gets more visibility. Original post by Hemosis Below is the original post from the composer. ======= Hi everyone, I'm finally done writing my original alternative soundtrack. It took me a bit more time...2.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Star Wars Musicby QuvanoReplaces the vanilla music and sound files with Star Wars music from various films and games2.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Refreshed Race Imagesby salemonzThe Refreshed Race Images mod adds new "race" images to the game, purely for immersion and/or variety. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to make aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 21 May 2025 -- Initial Release...2.0k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Galaxy chart gridby HalvanceThis mod is textureless version of my Galaxy map chart mod. Only the lines and circles are visible now with very soft bg "backlight".1.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Distant Worlds Universe Musicby KnappOverrides some vanilla game music with music from Distant Worlds Universe.1.7k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Realistic Empire Names DLCby RebelkidUPDATE - Updated for patch 1.3.7.9 - Added same more names for Gizzurean, Dhayut, Quanemo and Ikkuro govt. types. UPDATE - Updated for patch 1.3.4.3 - Added some new names for Dhayut, Quanemo and Ikkuro. UPDATE - Updated for latest patch. - Added new Names for Geniocracy govt. UPDATE - Added a sh...1.7k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
- Deutsch-alle-DLC'sby 76561198428787401Deutsche Übersetzung von DW2 für version 1.3.7.9 mit Ikkuro/Dhayut - Quameno/Gizurean - Atuuk/Wekkarus und Return of the Shakturi DLC1.6k downloadsupdated 18 d ago
- Refreshed Flags Humanby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Human) mod replaces vanilla Human species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /===...1.6k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Deutsch-Community-Modby marty651Mod-Version des Deutsch-Community Patches Aktuell für Version 1.3.8.0 Beta, inkl. DLCs! Der Mod geht davon aus, dass alle DLCs installiert sind. Wenn man einzelne DLCs nicht hat, gibt es zwei Möglichkeiten: 1. Man entfernt die zu den fehlenden DLCs gehörenden deutschen Dateien aus dem Steam-Mod-V...1.3k downloadsupdated 14 d ago
- Refreshed Ground Unitsby salemonzNOT YET TESTED WITH NEW DLC...WILL UPDATE AS I CAN ***This mod changes the same things as the Refreshed Troop Symbols mod of mine. They work fine together, but overwrite each other. So pick one.*** The Refreshed Ground Units mod adds in Distant Worlds 1 troop graphics and some new ones to make th...1.3k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Mortalenby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Mortalen) mod replaces vanilla Mortalen species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Releas...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Ackdarianby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Ackdarian) mod replaces vanilla Ackdarian species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Rele...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Teekanby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Teekan) mod replaces vanilla Teekan species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /=...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Boskaraby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Boskara) mod replaces vanilla Boskara species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Zenoxby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Zenox) mod replaces vanilla Zenox species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /===...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Haakonishby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Haakonish) mod replaces vanilla Haakonish species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Rele...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Ikkuroby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Ikkuro) mod replaces vanilla Ikkuro species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /=...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Gizureanby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Gizurean) mod replaces vanilla Gizurean species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Releas...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Quamenoby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Quameno) mod replaces vanilla Quameno species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Wekkarusby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Wekkarus) mod replaces vanilla Wekkarus species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Releas...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Dhayutby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Dhayut) mod replaces vanilla Dhayut species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /=...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Refreshed Flags Atuukby salemonzThe Refreshed Flags (Atuuk) mod replaces vanilla Atuuk species flags for player and AI empires. <<< AI TRIGGER WARNING >>> Mod author is a dirty human sellout that uses generative AI to create aspects of mod content. /========== CHANGE LOG ==========\ v1.0.0 -- 25 May 2025 -- Initial Release /===...1.2k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
- Free Researchby BTAxisDo you enjoy having to click an extra button every time you want to queue up a research project? Does the money and resource costs you pay to do so add to your game experience? No? Well, then this is the mod for you. All costs have been removed from all research projects, making the research scre...980 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Subtle Notificationsby BaronfumingReplaces all notification 'beeps' with quieter/less obtrusive sounds. Make sure to restart your game after enabling in the mod menu! Special thanks to EddyVegas and NoDMoD for sounds and feedback!961 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- XL Betaby MordachaiXL eXpands and enLarges the game - tech tree, weapons, engines, reactors, sensors, etc. Requires ALL DLCs!: DLC 1: Ikkuro and Dhayut DLC 2: Quameno and Gizurean DLC 3: Return of the Shakturi DLC 4: Atuuk and Wekkarus SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS CHOOSE TO START ON A PLANET, NEVER ON A MOON In orde...921 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- Traduction Française (French Translation)by 76561198350598763Ce mod traduit Distant Worlds 2 en français.920 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Extended Ship Components and Technologies912 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Signalis Musicby SindSieEchtOverrides vanilla game music with music from Signalis. All credits go to the tracks' composers Cicada Sirens, 1000 Eyes and Tom Schley.907 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- Conquest: Terran Frontier Wars - Return to Terraby Chris GbauNOT COMPATIBLE WITH SHADOWS RISING FOR NOW! UPDATE AUGUST 2026 - PROBABLY GOOD FOR BETA BUT NOT OFFICIALLY SUPPORT Update Notes here: THE MOST COMPLETE DISTANT WORLDS 2 EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE TO BE PLAYED AS HUMAN ONLY THIS CAMPAIGN NEEDS ALL DLC INSTALLED RESEARCH OUTPUT GREATLY REDUCED ON NORMAL....825 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Turk's Overpowered Humansby TurkThis mod does work with the Shadow Rising DLC. I made this for myself to get the hang of playing the game. It is a cheat mod. As a bonus it has names from MST3K's Dave Ryder bit from Space Mutiny. It took me a awhile to figure out how to do a race mod right. It doesn't overwrite any of the defaul...744 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
132 mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.