Distant Worlds 2
Distant Worlds 2 mods
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- Turk's Overpowered Humansby TurkI 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 default races. It has separate Race, CharacterAnimati...706 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Resources 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...670 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Jadaqun 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...595 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Simple 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...569 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Thaku 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...528 downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Resources 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...488 downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- No 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...472 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Better 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...461 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Governments 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.428 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Thaku Raceby vaarduarThaku This modification adds a new species 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 Descri...425 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- No 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...410 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Jadaqun 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...378 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Repeatable racial techby shooterExpands a bit on the racial tech, making them viable in the end game363 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Silent Construction Soundsby BaronfumingReplaces all 'construction' sounds and noises from spaceports with silence. Restart your game after enabling in the mod menu.362 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- NoSFeratu 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...361 downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- MonoFontby fredMonofont Version Inconsolata A Monospace Font gives us a nicer in-Line Dataview.337 downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Free 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.334 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Terraformation 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 work319 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- Japanese Translationby miimiiJapanese Translation Mod318 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Better 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...301 downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- DeutschZby 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....278 downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- DW2ITAby pupattolino75Traduzione Italiana di Distant Worlds 2 (patch 1.3.4.3) MERCANTILE UPDATE 2 FEBBRAIO 2026+DLC SHAKTURI259 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- NTS: 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...252 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- Free 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.245 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- xOrbitby 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...241 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- The 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...234 downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
- Colonization 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 research215 downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Alternative Music Compilationby fredHas really good Music from Nico Guerrero:214 downloadsupdated 21 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
- Sorted 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...194 downloadsupdated 18 mo ago
- Resources 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...175 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- Ships_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...170 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Human - 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 Mod159 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Russian Translationby shmuftПолный перевод игры Distant Worlds 2 на русский язык.159 downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- NTS: 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.152 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- NTS: 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.151 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Luxury 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 -...147 downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- StarDrive Musicby fred145 downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
- NTS: 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.136 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Mx 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...130 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Free 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.114 downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- xOrbitDby fredBessere Orbits für die Deutsche Version. Bessere Orbits für das Standardspiel. Dieser Mod ändert die Entfernung der Monde, die die Planeten umkreisen. Im Basisspiel umkreisen Planeten die Sonne im gleichen Verhältnis, wie Monde ihren Planeten umkreisen. Dieser Mod ändert die Umlaufbahn der Monde,...102 downloadsupdated 20 mo ago
- Better Soundsby fredGravillex Death Sound changed Warp is now timed with jump97 downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
- Português Brasileiro - PTBR - Apenas jogo baseby YuriTradução para Português Brasileiro Se você gostou dessa tradução, faça uma doação via pix: [email protected] Se você quer instalar fora da Steam, baixa no GitHub: Baixe apenas um dos mods para PTBR Essa tradução é apenas para o jogo base. Para o jogo com todas as DLCs, baixe em: Para versão apena...92 downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- NTS XL + No Sabotageby NightskiesSpecial request, it's No Tech Stealing XL but also without sabotage! Not compatible with other NTS versions. Do not use with any other NTS mods or without XL! NTS XL: For XL version 1.34.16 pre-Shadows Rising Removes the ability of all XL races to steal research. Only works in new games after ena...86 downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- NTS: No Independentsby NightskiesUpdated for Mercantile, Dec 8th Does two things: Removes the ability of ALL races to steal research. No Tech Stealing. Prevents any race from being used for independent worlds, preventing them from being made. However, when certain independent colonies are forced by events, the game will fallback...79 downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- Shield PDby 76561198428787401The Point Shield Generator and the Blocking Field Generator become a torpedo with a proximity fuse. When the torpedo explodes it releases a slowly expanding shield bubble. where projectiles and fighters collide. Good against Rocket and Fighterswarms Bad against single projectile77 downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- DW2-Deutschmodby 76561198428787401Deutsche Übersetzung von DW2 für version 1.3.6.6 ohne DLC's61 downloadsupdated 1 mo ago

