Mods

• RResources Plus XLby Cerous===== DESCRIPTION ===== This mod adds 16 new luxury resources to the XL mod. 1 to each of the colonizable planet types. I started the resource list from resource ID 81 to resource ID 96. DW2 updates the Galactipedia automatically when you change the resource.xml file so all descriptions with imag...723 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• BBetter Solar Panelsby BenderTehRob0tDescription: This mod adds 2 new research projects to unlock and then further improve a new, more powerful solar panel, the "Advance Ray Receiver", which improves solar panel collection, at the expense of its fitting size. Current Version: 0.6-beta - 09/01/2024 Mod updated to work with current be...721 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• JJadaqun Race (for XL Mod)by vaarduarJadaqun This modification adds a new race to the Distant Worlds 2. It is adapted to XL mod. For proper functioning it should be loaded after XL Description: Jadaquns have high engineering and mining abilities, allowing them to use the planet's geological resources more efficiently. They are also...636 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• SSimple System Namesby DanphilA massive expansion for any galaxy generator. This mod populates the cosmos with over 3000 systems names, drawing it from the worlds of Pokémon, real-world Astronomy and Geography, and classical Latin. Perfect for creating a universe that feels both vast and strangely familiar. Naming Rules: Only...592 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• TThaku Race (for XL Mod)by vaarduarThaku This modification adds a new species to the Distant Worlds 2. It is adapted to XL mod. For proper functioning it should be loaded after XL Description: Thaku are descended from reptiles. They are a peaceful, but distrustful of other races. They prefer grasslands planets and democracy. Their...569 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• RResources Overhaulby ApastronResources Overhaul Mod Summary: All construction resources are now consumed by colonies, and give bonuses to Colony Development and/or Colony Income Colony Development Bonuses given by all resources are reduced to 1/3, requiring more basic and luxury resource varieties for the full development bo...503 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• NNo Tech Stealingby NightskiesLAST UPDATE: pre-Shadows Rising Removes the ability of all default races to steal research. Only works in new games after enabling mod. Probably not compatible with any other mod that changes the default races, and does not stop new races from stealing research. All in One version (requires all e...489 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• BBetter Solar Panels x100by BenderTehRob0tDescription: This mod adds 2 new research projects to unlock and then further improve a new, more powerful solar panel, the "Advance Ray Receiver", which improves solar panel collection, at the expense of its fitting size. Current Version: 0.1 - 24/03/2023 1 new research project. 1 completely new...483 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TThaku Raceby vaarduarThaku This modification adds a new species to the Distant Worlds 2. Description: Thaku are descended from reptiles. They are a peaceful, but distrustful of other races. They prefer grasslands planets and democracy. Their technology focuses mainly on the development of defense technologies, includ...449 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• GGovernments Expandedby ComradeSilver<! Yall this mod is broken with the latest game versions, will update , but I have exams rn !> This mod expands the government types in Distant Worlds 2. Should be compatible with most mods, I'm working on the XL problem rn Fixed modded governments overwriting vanilla governments.432 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• NNo Tech Stealing XLby NightskiesFor XL version 1.34.16 pre-Shadows Rising Removes the ability of all XL races to steal research. Only works in new games after enabling mod and restarting game after enabling. Specifically compatible with XL, must be after in the load order. Do not use with any other NTS mods or without XL! Like...431 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• JJadaqun Raceby vaarduarJadaqun This modification adds a new race to the Distant Worlds 2. Important: This mod uses modified files from the main game code. This means that this mod will not be compatible with other mods that also change these files. The list of modified files is: PlanetaryFacilityDefinitions.xml Descrip...400 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• BBetter AI Fleetsby RebelkidWhat this Mod Does This mod increases the size of AI fleets by modifying the fleet templates XML file. The default fleet templates leads to AI building Defensive fleets with just 4 - 5 frigates. With a maximum of 12 ships during late game. Its simply unable to cope with the size of fleets players...395 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
• DDW2 Mod LauncherMod Launcher and Code Injection Mods You must download it from GitHub, Expand that Zip file to any folder on your computer you want - such as: C:\Users\<you>\DW2ModLauncher and then you must run the application in that folder: DW2ModLauncher.exe (it will not have an extension if you're on linux)...392 downloadsupdated 15 d ago
• RRepeatable racial techby shooterExpands a bit on the racial tech, making them viable in the end game371 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSilent Construction Soundsby BaronfumingReplaces all 'construction' sounds and noises from spaceports with silence. Restart your game after enabling in the mod menu.369 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• NNoSFeratu Galaxy modby HalvanceMore subtle and milkish galaxy map than the default one. - Special nebulas correspond to game definition, but are more saturated and vivid on the galaxy map. Galaxy mod I've made some time ago and posted at Matrix forums. Just adding it to workshop to whomever find it pleasing. - it seems that yo...363 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• MMonoFontby fredMonofont Version Inconsolata A Monospace Font gives us a nicer in-Line Dataview.348 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• TTerraformation XL Submodby StungrinnPut terraforming facility back into XL mod This may need balancing on the future Credit to Mordachai, as this mod is base on his work340 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• FFree Research (Ikkuro and Dhayut DLC)by BTAxisThis mod is the Ikkuro and Dhayut extension to my Free Research mod. It removes all resource costs from the research projects added by the DLC. This mod does not require the Free Research mod to function, but it's a good idea to use both together.338 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• JJapanese Translationby miimiiJapanese Translation Mod327 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• RRussian translation324 downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• IImproved Freighter LogisticsImproved Freighter Logistics Improved Freighter Logistics keeps freighters busy where cargo is needed most. 日本語対応: 設定画面とゲーム内ステータス表示は日本語に翻訳されています。 Русский язык: настройки и строка состояния в игре переведены на русский. Latest Release Version: 1.0.13 (2026-10-16) Features Fuel First - Open fuel or...317 downloadsupdated 13 d ago
• SSmarter Ship ManagementSmarter Ship Management Smarter Ship Management makes ships look after themselves, starting with fuel. 日本語対応: 設定画面とゲーム内ステータス表示は日本語に翻訳されています。 Русский язык: настройки и строка состояния в игре переведены на русский. Latest Release Version: 1.0.8 (2026-10-16) Features Refuel Low Ships - Ships low on...304 downloadsupdated 14 d ago
• DDeutschZby fredDies ist ein Zusatz für den Deutsch Mod von Marty: (und jedem anderen Mod). Steam Mod hier: Dieser Zusatz kürzt manchen Text ein, macht in dem Forschungsbaum die Beschreibung etwas verständlicher und auch bei den Schiffslisten sowie bei dem Schiffsdesign ist es etwas klarer - meiner Meinung nach....280 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• DDW2ITAby pupattolino75Traduzione Italiana di Distant Worlds 2 (patch 1.3.4.3) MERCANTILE UPDATE 2 FEBBRAIO 2026+DLC SHAKTURI273 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• NNTS: All in oneby NightskiesLAST UPDATE: pre-Shadows Rising Removes the ability of ALL races to steal research. Requires all expansions. Only works in new games after enabling mod. Must restart game after enabling mod, like all mods that affect galaxy starts. Probably not compatible with any other mod that changes races. Do...260 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• FFree Research (Quameno and Gizurean DLC)by BTAxisThis mod is the Quameno and Gizurean extension to my Free Research mod. It removes all resource costs from the research projects added by the DLC. This mod does not require the Free Research mod to function, but it's a good idea to use both together.250 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• TThe Speed of Lightby TookateeRemoves all hyperdrive technologies beyond the first two, with their costs and research times lengthened accordingly. All races, including the Shakturi, are affected as well. For those who wish to play in a universe where the speed of light is not so easily broken. If playing with the XL series o...247 downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• XxOrbitby fredEven Newer: I got a new version for weapon and orbit sizes: the All in One Size Mod: -------------------- NEW! NEW! NEW! Update: Included a BETA Mod Tool which works great! Only Problem is: you can not start on a "Moon around a Gas Planet" BUT that never worked. I asked the developer what goes wr...246 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• RRussian Translationby shmuftПолный перевод игры Distant Worlds 2 на русский язык.245 downloadsupdated 20 d ago
• CColonization XL - makes colonization mean somethingby PresidentWhitmoreMain Feature: -Decreases the amount of habitable planets in the galaxy (game settings only change quality) Other Features: -Increases assimilation times of other races -increases effect of of terraforming buildings -increases effect of habitability research229 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• AAlternative Music Compilationby fredHas really good Music from Nico Guerrero:222 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
• [[OUTDATED] Consume Strategic Resourcesby ApastronNew Mod for Shakturi DLC: Simple resource mod that: - Sets strategic resources to be consumed similar to luxury resources - Colony development bonuses of all resources divided by 8, similar to AK_icebear's Luxury Resource Rebalance Mod - Spawns initial deposits of Steel, Silicon, Polymer, Carboni...213 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• SSorted Componentsby LakiThis mod renames all components to sort them into a logical order in the ship designer. For game version 1.2.9.5 Component naming system: - Examples: 101 T1 Basic Command Center 302 T2- Thuon Beam 310 T6- Forge Rail Battery 600 T2 Corvidian Shields 706 T4 Fleet Targeting System Some weapons unloc...198 downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
• RResources Plusby Cerous===== DESCRIPTION ===== This mod adds 16 new luxury resources to the game. 1 to each of the colonizable planet types. I started the resource list from resource ID 81 to resource ID 96. DW2 updates the Galactipedia automatically when you change the resource.xml file so all descriptions with images...189 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• HHuman - All Railguns Enabledby Chris GbauEnables medium rail-guns for Human player. Some players prefer them for their own reasons. Use only when playing human to avoid confusion for AI Works for Vanilla and Conquest:Terran Frontier Wars Mod183 downloadsupdated 15 mo ago
• SShips_n_Weaps_Sby fredThe new "All in One Version" is here: Ships and Weapons have 1/6th in Size You see if it works when the orbs in the ship designer are too big. You see when if it works when your ships are really tiny. After activating the mod, you have to restart the game. AND, the MOD has to be the lowest mod wh...172 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
• SStarDrive Musicby fred166 downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
• NNTS: Dhayut+Ikkuro Expansionby NightskiesUpdated March 7th, 2026, pre-Shadows Rising update, 1.3.4.3 Removes the ability of the Dhayut and Ikkuro to steal research. Only works in new games after enabling mod. Probably not compatible with any other mod that changes these races, and does not stop other races from stealing research.155 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• NNTS: Quameno+Gizurean Expansionby NightskiesUpdated March 7th, 2026, pre-Shadows Rising update, 1.3.4.3 Removes the ability of the Quameno and Gizureans to steal research. Only works in new games after enabling mod. Probably not compatible with any other mod that changes these races, and does not stop other races from stealing research.154 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• LLuxury Resource Rebalance - Slower Developmentby akicebearReduces the development bonus of all luxury resources by a factor of 7. Collect them all for maximum colony development. Note that in many cases the development bonus is now <1%, but rounds up to 1% within the game UI. --- In the base game, all luxury resources total to +379% development bonus -...150 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• DDW2-Deutschmodby 76561198428787401Deutsche Übersetzung von DW2 für version 1.3.6.6 ohne DLC's146 downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• MMx Expanseby 萌新王Google Translate: Two expansion module components have been added. After installation, they can increase the current ship's capacity (by reducing its size) and can be installed in a universal slot. Please pay attention to the version number (which must match the game version). Using a different v...140 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• NNebulizerNebulizer Nebulizer makes nebulas a speed bump, not a wall. 日本語対応: 設定画面とゲーム内ステータス表示は日本語に翻訳されています。 Русский язык: настройки и строка состояния в игре переведены на русский. Latest Release Version: 1.0.13 (2026-10-16) Features Crossable Nebulas - Nebulas slow ships about 22%, not 500-1000%. Nebula s...139 downloadsupdated 13 d ago
• NNTS: Shakturiby NightskiesUpdated March 7th, 2026, pre-Shadows Rising update, 1.3.4.3 Removes the ability of the Shakturi to steal research. Only works in new games after enabling mod. Probably not compatible with any other mod that changes the Shakturi race, and does not stop other races from stealing research.138 downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• FFree Research (Shakturi)by BTAxisThis mod is the Shakturi extension to my Free Research mod. It removes all resource costs from the research projects added by the DLC. This mod does not require the Free Research mod to function, but it's a good idea to use both together.116 downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• GGalaxy Generation OverhaulGalaxy Generation Overhaul Requires game to be launched via Mod Launcher Take control of how your galaxy is built. This mod adds new options to the New Game screen: real spiral arms, shape controls for every galaxy type, separate settings for how many habitable planets there are and how good they...109 downloadsupdated 22 d 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.