Where Does Witcher 3 Store Mods?
Witcher 3 mods live in mods and dlc folders under the install, ordered by load priority. Saves stay separate per the saves post.
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Save files hold Geralt while mods change the Continent. Each mod lives as a folder inside mods with downloadable content beside it in dlc. Folder names decide load priority.
The existing saves post covers story progress; this one covers the mod side. Script merger resolves menu conflicts while load order settles the rest. Next gen and classic installs keep separate trees.
Where The Witcher 3 stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Witcher 3\mods
One folder per mod plus dlc counterparts beside them. Folder names set priority alphabetically. Saves live separately per the saves post.
<SteamLibrary>/steamapps/compatdata/292030/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/The Witcher 3/mods
Linux runs through Proton with the Windows install path mirrored inside the prefix. Manage mods through the same prefix folders.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Witcher 3 mods?
Drop mod folders into mods with dlc counterparts beside them, keeping one folder per mod. The game loads them alphabetically with menu and script mergers resolving conflicts. Keep a vanilla backup before the first mod.
How do I back up a modded install?
Copy the mods and dlc folders with the game quit, plus saves from the saves post. Mods travel as folders while saves reference script states. Patch updates break script mods first, so check compatibility.
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