

Lots of mods will require you to have HugsLib and/or Harmony installed in order to function at all. Both of them help keep multiple mods functional while working together. These mods are nearly essential for playing modded RimWorld. Essential Mods to Functionīefore you get any other mods, you’ll want to go ahead and pick up HugsLib and Harmony. This is especially true if newly-released content might conflict or interact with the purpose of a mod. Some mods are more complex than others and might take a few weeks to keep up with new editions of the game. The best mod authors keep their mods in working order quickly after a new version is released. The Steam Workshop makes it easy to subscribe to mods, keeping them updated whenever a new version of RimWorld is released. You can go through the Steam Workshop or just search the RimWorld forums themselves. To start modding RimWorld, go into the “Mods” tab and choose where you want to begin your search. | (Image: Ludeon Studios via HGG / Nathan Hart) Basics of Modding RimWorld Actually a pretty short mod list for an average RimWorld player. NOTE: This list of mods is intended for the 1.4, 2023 PC version of RimWorld. Whether you want some simple tools that just make the game a little easier to control, an expanded list of events options, or a chance to transform the game completely, there is a mod for you.


Many features that are now a core part of RimWorld and its DLCs used to be popular mods. RimWorld is known for having a vibrant, active modding community that creates a lot of content for the game.
