🧩 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Mod Load Order
Recommended install order for Sid Meier S Civilization Vi Mods mods. Install foundations first, overhauls next, visuals last — this minimizes conflicts and crashes. Order derived from mod category + community endorsements, not opinion.
🎮 Gameplay & Immersion
Mod, Gameplay, UI, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Districts, Map Utilities · 2.4M dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Climate, Game Balance, Game Setup, Map Packs, Map Utilities · 436,904 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, UI, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 426,234 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Map Packs · 310,909 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Climate, Map Packs · 240,357 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Map Utilities · 240,217 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Units, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 236,402 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Gameplay, Units, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 228,532 dl · ⭐ 0
AI, Gameplay, UI, Gathering Storm, Buildings, Civics, Civilizations, Districts, Game Balance, Game Setup, Governments, Leaders, Map Packs, Map Utilities, Religions, Technologies, Units, Mod · 225,668 dl · ⭐ 0
📦 Other Mods
Mod, UI, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, HotKeys · 1.8M dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, UI, Units, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 1.2M dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, UI, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 782,717 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, Scenario, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm, Game Setup, Map Packs, Map Utilities · 698,778 dl · ⭐ 0
Mod, UI, Base Game, Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm · 609,935 dl · ⭐ 0
❓ Load Order FAQ
What is a mod load order?
The sequence in which your mods load. Foundations (SKSE, patches) must load first; visual mods last. Wrong order = crashes, missing textures, broken quests.
Should I use a mod manager?
Yes. Subscribe on Steam Workshop. Mods auto-download and install. Launch the game to activate. A mod manager sorts your load order automatically and flags conflicts.
How many mods should I install?
Start with the foundations above, then add gameplay and visuals gradually. Test after each batch so you can identify what breaks.