Where Does Outer Wilds Store Mods?
Outer Wilds mods live in a Mods folder managed by the Mod Manager. Saves stay separate per the saves post.
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Save files hold loops while mods add worlds. The Mod Manager keeps every mod as a folder inside Mods under the install. That folder sits apart from saves.
The existing saves post covers loop files; this one covers the mod side. Launch through the manager so the loader patches correctly. Echoes of the Eye content needs its own compatibility check.
Where Outer Wilds stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Outer Wilds\Mods
One folder per mod managed by the Mod Manager. Saves live separately per the saves post. Launch through the manager rather than the plain exe.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/753640/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/Outer Wilds/Mods
Linux runs through Proton with the Windows Mods path mirrored inside the prefix. Manage mods through the same prefix folders.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Outer Wilds mods?
Install the Outer Wilds Mod Manager, then add mods from its built in list with one click. Files land in the Mods folder below plus the manager database. Keep the manager updated since game patches break the loader first.
How do I back up a modded install?
Copy the Mods folder plus saves from the saves post with the game quit. Mods travel as folders while saves reference vanilla planets. Removing a planet mod strands saves made under it.
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