Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) is a powerful mod management tool designed for advanced users and modding enthusiasts. It allows you to manage, install, and organize mods for Bethesda games and other supported titles while keeping the original game directory completely clean.
MO2 uses a virtual file system to isolate mods from the base game, providing maximum control, flexibility, and stability.
- Virtual file system (no direct modification of game files)
- Profile-based mod setups (multiple mod lists per game)
- Advanced load order and conflict management
- Built-in support for popular modding tools
- Precise control over overwrite priorities
- Portable and instance-based installation modes
- Designed for large and complex mod setups
Mod Organizer 2 officially supports and is commonly used with:
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim / Skyrim Special Edition / Anniversary Edition
- Fallout 3
- Fallout: New Vegas
- Fallout 4
- Oblivion
- Enderal / Enderal SE
- Other Bethesda-engine-based games (community support)
- Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Architecture: x64
- Runtime: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (if required)
- Disk Space: Depends on mod collection size
- Download the
.ziparchive from the Download section below - Extract the archive to any location
- Run
Install ModOrganizer2.exe - Choose installation type:
- Portable (all files stored in one folder)
- Instance-based (recommended for multiple games)
- Select your target game
- Complete the setup wizard
- Extract the archive
- Launch
Install ModOrganizer2.exe - Configure the game path on first launch
- Install mods using the Install Mod button
- Enable or disable mods via the left panel
- Manage plugin load order via the right panel
- Create multiple profiles for different playthroughs
- Launch the game and tools directly from MO2
MO2 ensures that mods can be tested, reordered, or removed without affecting the base installation.
Mod Organizer 2 integrates seamlessly with popular tools such as:
- SKSE / F4SE
- LOOT
- xEdit
- FNIS / Nemesis
- Bodyslide
- Wrye Bash
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Game does not detect mods
โ Make sure the game is launched through MO2 -
Mods overwrite each other unexpectedly
โ Check mod priority order in the left panel -
Executable not starting
โ Run as administrator or check antivirus exclusions
Mod Organizer 2 is distributed under an open-source license.
Refer to the official project repository for full license details.
Happy modding! ๐งฉ
