Rimworld Expanded [1.5 / Outdated]
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The ideal base mod list for those starting out Rimworld in the year 2025.
A curated collection containing the Vanilla expanded collection (minus a few select modules). Additionally, includes several quality of life improvements.
Tested and compatible with Vanilla 1.5 ✅
DLC not taken into consideration when compiling this collection.
Vanilla expanded collection
Vanilla expanded factions(Curator choice)Vanilla Genetics Expanded(Curator choice)Vanilla Expanded Vehicle Framework(Curator choice)Vanilla Weapons Expanded Coilguns(Friendly fire issues)Vanilla Social Interactions Expanded(Unstable despite several updates)Vanilla expanded DLC Specific content
Quality of life improvements
- Harmony (Mod functionality)
- Hugslib (Mod functionality)
- Camera + (unlocked camera)
- Rimfridge
- Rimhud (better hud display)
- Yayo's Animation (better animations)
- Yayo's Caravan (better caravan animations)
- Geological Landforms (More map variation)
- Biome Transition (more map variation)
- Map preview (preview map)
- Clean Textures (makes the standard terrain beautiful)
- Simple FX: Splashes (particle effects)
- Simple FX: Smoke (particle effects)
- Simple FX: Vapor (particle effects)
- Scattered flames (particle effects)
- Blood Animations (blood sprays, animated bleeding, ricochets, impact debris, and bullet casings)
Changes from Rimworld Expanded 1.4 Collection
• Updated collection to 1.5 versions for workshop items that forked into separate versions.
• Added Vanilla Backstories Expanded (wasn't previously patched to current version)
• Added Vanilla Plants Expanded - Mushrooms
• Added Scattered flames
• Added Blood Animations
• Removed Wall light (integrated into game)
• Removed some Vanilla Storytellers Expanded (some storytellers not updated for 1.5)
• Rimfridge (original not updated for 1.5, added a fan made continuation)
• Simple FX: Splashes (original not updated for 1.5, added a fan made continuation)
• Simple FX: Smoke (original not updated for 1.5, added a fan made continuation)
• Simple FX: Vapor (original not updated for 1.5, added a fan made continuation)
Artwork used, created by @no_tables
Load order
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Vanilla Expanded Framework
The Vanilla Expanded Framework (VEF) is a core modding library required by many of the Vanilla Expanded mods.
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Vanilla Textures Expanded
1.6.0 (16/07/2020): Updated to 1.3. Honestly, we added so many textures (including almost a full retexture of Royalty) I'm not going to bother. 1.5.0 (11/10/2020): Added faction icons in HQ. 1.4.0 (04/09/2020): Added various new textures: Snowmen, Flatscreen TV, Unfinished appare
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Vanilla Textures Expanded - Variations
Vanilla Textures Expanded - Variations is a standalone release in the Vanilla Textures Expanded series, aiming at providing a LOT of visual variety to your vanilla bases.
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Vanilla Achievements Expanded
Vanilla Achievements Expanded is a unique, never before seen in RimWorld modding achievement mod, part of the Vanilla Expanded mod series and a framework for other modders.
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Vanilla Traits Expanded
1.7 (06/08/2021): - Production specialist with the perfection trait can produce legendary items - Prude pawns now won't engage in loving if they have no spouses - Mad surgeon now has Doctor work type requirement 1.6 (07/02/2021): Mad surgeons now correctly suffers no debuffs from
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Vanilla Events Expanded
See changenotes. Vanilla Events Expanded is one of our oldest mods, and I’m honestly shocked it’s holding up so well - it’s pretty resistant to game updates and bugs because of its simplicity. Back when I first made it with Kikohi, we didn’t know much about modding. I just wanted
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Vanilla Backgrounds Expanded
1.0 (07/03/2022): Release 1.0.1 (17/03/2022): New background: Exploration 1.0.2 (25/06/2022): New background: Awakening Vanilla Backgrounds Expanded is a mod that adds many new main menu and loading screen backgrounds inspired by RimWorld - all created by Oskar Potocki for the pu
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Vanilla Base Generation Expanded
See change notes This is a reuploaded Vanilla Base Generation Expanded that will work on versions 1.
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Vanilla Trading Expanded
Check Change notes. This time, I'd like to tell you a bit about our new mod. Vanilla Trading Expanded is our take on the trading system and RimWorld, meant to add some much needed randomization, planning and strategy to otherwise stale trading. Currently in RimWorld, all values a
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Vanilla Outposts Expanded
See change notes Vanilla Outposts Expanded can be described as an incredibly Lite version of mods like Saakra’s Empire.
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Vanilla Hair Expanded
1.2.0 (17/05/2020): Fixed label length issue. 1.1.1 (29/02/2020): Beards now work perfectly fine! Thanks for your patience. We have all been there, with a colony of a hundred pawns where everyone looks somewhat the same. Starting colonists with no character to their looks. This m
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded
Check change notes. Vanilla Furniture Expanded 2 is a big update and rework of the original mod, aimed at bringing your RimWorld furniture to the next level. It adds over 30 new furniture pieces across every tech level, from neolithic to late-industrial (with spacer coming in a s
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Farming
1.2.0 (21/02/2021): - Sprinkler effect no longer stack - Sprinkler no longer boost plant in hydroponic (they still boost planter box) - Sprinkler no longer boost trees 1.1.1 (08/04/2020): Fixed Animal feeder not appearing in the correct tab. Sprinkler no longer blocks wind. 1.1.0
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Medical Module
1.1.1 (21/02/2020): 1.1 version of this mod is no longer dependant on VFE-Core 1.1.0 (20/02/2020): This mod is now 1.1 compatible. 1.0.0a (05/05/2019): Fixed several bugs. 1.0.0 (20/04/2019): Release This module is a part of Vanilla Furniture Expanded which can be downloaded belo
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Power
This module is a part of Vanilla Furniture Expanded which can be downloaded below.
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Art
1.2 (29/08/2020): Fixed laggy hologram code. This mod now requires our framework. 1.1.1 (14/08/2020): Fixed the issue with pottery display radius for meditation, Added decorative plant pots. This module is a part of Vanilla Furniture Expanded which can be downloaded below. Vanill
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Production
1.1.0 (24/02/2020): We are now 1.1 compatible. 1.0.2 (05/10/2019): Now compatible with Dubs: Hygiene. Also, fixed the linkables not connecting to vanilla stoves. 1.0.1 (04/10/2019): Fixed the bills not being worked. 1.0.0 (04/10/2019): Release This module is a part of Vanilla Fur
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Props and Decor
2.0.0 (12/15/2023): Massive update changing how props are placed. Research projects have been removed. Props have been removed from the Architect menu. Instead, a new Props Pallette menu can be opened via the Build Props button in the Furniture tab. Props are placed instantly and
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Spacer Module
Check change notes. Vanilla Furniture Expanded – Spacer 2 is a major overhaul of the original Spacer module, designed to bring your late-game colonies into the futuristic era with furniture that actually looks and feels futuristic. This update modernizes all visuals, rebalances g
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Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Security
Check change notes. Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Security is a complete overhaul and rebalance of the original security module, addressing outdated balance and vastly expanding defensive options from early to late game. For the new players, this mod should be the ultimate thing y
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Vanilla Chemfuel Expanded
Due to an extreme amount of rude comments, I need to remind the community that we will not take kindly to abuse.
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Vanilla Helixien Gas Expanded
Check Change notes. Vanilla Helixien Gas Expanded is a brand new mod for the release of RimWorld 1.4. With this update, we've decided that it's best we split Vanilla Furniture Expanded - Power and the Helixien gas, as not only it gives us more control over it, but it's also the o
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Vanilla Books Expanded
10/08/2020: Release Since Books are now a thing in the base game, it wasn't easy to decide what to do with this mod.
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Vanilla Fishing Expanded
Vanilla Fishing Expanded is a first module in a brand new mod series “Vanilla Cuisine Expanded” from the Vanilla Expanded team.
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Vanilla Fishing Expanded - Fishing Treasures AddOn
Vanilla Fishing Expanded - Fishing Treasures Add-On is a simple add-on to Vanilla Fishing Expanded that adds a lot of base game and modded items to the "treasure pool" of the fishing tables.
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Vanilla Cooking Expanded
Mechanics are simple and intuitive - keeping within the vanilla spirit without unnecessary fluff and production chains.
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Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Sushi
Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Sushi is another sub-module to the new Vanilla Cuisine Expanded mod series.
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Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Stews
21/10/2022: 1.4 update Vanilla Cooking Expanded - Stews is a first sub-module to the new Vanilla Cuisine Expanded mod series. This particular mod introduces medieval stews - which are more nutritious, more expensive soups that are cooked over time on the wood-fired pot. Ideal for
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Vanilla Brewing Expanded
14/07/2021: v1.301 Vanilla Brewing Expanded is an alcohol-oriented module in “Vanilla Cuisine Expanded” from the Vanilla Expanded team, notably Sarg Bjornson, Oskar Potocki and Chowder. We made sure to keep the mechanics of this mod intuitive without ruining the spirit of vanilla
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Vanilla Brewing Expanded - Coffees and Teas
Thanks to Trahspanda for letting me add his lemonade mod to this.
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Vanilla Plants Expanded
Vanilla Plants Expanded is a core module in a plant-based in the new mod series “Vanilla Cuisine Expanded” from the Vanilla Expanded team.
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Vanilla Plants Expanded - More Plants
Vanilla Plants Expanded - More Plants is an add-on module for Vanilla Plants Expanded from the Vanilla Expanded team.
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Vanilla Plants Expanded - Succulents
15/08/2020: Release Vanilla Plants Expanded - Succulents is an optional module for Vanilla Plants Expanded adding a variety of decorative plants, ideal to make your bases, houses, workstations and hospitals much prettier without having to maintain the flowerbeds.
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Vanilla Animals Expanded
Check Changelog. Vanilla Animals Expanded is a large mod that contains almost all previous Vanilla Animals Expanded modules, this time merged into one big mod. Fear not, however - last thing we want is to bloat your game: you can now disable individual animals in mod options! You
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Vanilla Animals Expanded — Endangered
1.1.0 (10/06/2022): 1.4 Update Remember how I said the Temperate animals mod was the last one? Well, people lie. There is still a few animals around the world that we did not yet make into actual RimWorld animals - and this time we have decided to also raise awareness of the big
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Vanilla Storytellers Expanded - Perry Persistent
1.0 (01/07/2020): Release Vanilla Storytellers Expanded is a brand new mod series featuring standalone storytellers, bringing new, unique mechanics to the game. “Perry Persistent conveys a story the same way he handles his investigations - with determination and attention to deta
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Vanilla Storytellers Expanded - Winston Waves
See changes notes This is a reuploaded Vanilla Storytellers Expanded - Winston Waves.
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Vanilla Apparel Expanded
1.2.1 (25/02/2020): Formal wear now counts as royal apparel. 1.2.0 (19/02/2020): This mod is now 1.1 compatible. After a hundred hours playing RimWorld you notice that every pawn wears somewhat the same things. The base game apparel is not really as interesting, unique and variou
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Vanilla Weapons Expanded
We are not responsible for CE patch, nor are we responsible for CE balancing or in fact anything regarding CE.
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Vanilla Weapons Expanded - Quickdraw
We are not responsible for CE patch, nor are we responsible for CE balancing or in fact anything regarding CE.
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Yayo's Caravan (Continued)
Update of YAYOs mod * Change the visual of the caravan on the world map * Option Settings You can adjust the value to use the desired setting.
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RimHUD
RimHUD is a UI mod that displays detailed information about a selected character or creature.
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Geological Landforms
Compatibility with the Odyssey DLC Content that overlaps with the Odyssey DLC is automatically disabled when the DLC is active.
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Biome Transitions
Compatibility with the Odyssey DLC If you have this mod active in addition to the Odyssey DLC, then the "Mixed Biome" feature from the DLC is disabled, and transitions from this mod will appear instead.
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Clean Textures
The Clean Textures mod replaces standard surface textures as well as textures from several other mods.
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Blood Animations
Extreme Violence! Adds blood sprays, animated bleeding, ricochets, impact debris, and bullet casings! Directional Blood Sprays (Videos above) Triggered by direct damage, such as bullets, explosions, and damaging psycasts, and the blood amount scales based on the damage done. Bloo
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Simple FX: Vapor...Revaporized
Added some extra checks on the ColdGlow method so it doesn't start spamming if the game throws it a bad tile.
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Simple FX: Splashes Continued
Original Mod: Note: You must unsubscribe from the original mod, I use the same packageId to keep compatibility going!
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Simple FX: Smoke Continued
Original Mod: Note: You must unsubscribe from the original mod, I use the same packageId to keep compatibility going!
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Scattered Flames Continued
Original Mod: Note: You must unsubscribe from the original mod, I use the same packageId to keep compatibility going!
