Where Does Dwarf Fortress Store Mods?
Where Dwarf Fortress Premium keeps installed mods and worlds on Windows and Linux systems.
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Dwarf Fortress Premium splits mods two ways: Workshop subscriptions managed by Steam, and a local mods folder inside the install for hand installs. Fortress saves sit in their own save directory beside them.
Classic ASCII installs mod by raw file edits instead, a different workflow entirely. Premium mod load order lives in the game settings; back those up with the saves. Copy with the game closed for consistent restores.
Where Dwarf Fortress stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dwarf Fortress\mods
Local mod folders inside the install with Workshop items beside them. Fortress saves sit in their own directory. Resubscribe Workshop items on new machines.
~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/2346660/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Dwarf Fortress/mods
Same install relative layout under Proton for app 2346660. Replace the library parent with your own path. Classic builds mod by raw edits instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Dwarf Fortress mods?
Subscribe on Steam Workshop or drop the mod folder into the install mods directory. Workshop items update themselves; local folders need hand updates. Enable entries in the in-game Mods menu.
How do I move a modded fortress to a new PC?
Copy the whole mods folder with the game closed, plus the save directory for fortresses. Workshop subscriptions need resubscribing on the new machine. Local mods travel as folders.
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