How to install BepInEx 5.4 mods in Moonlight Peaks on PC, find your save file location (%USERPROFILE%\AppData), and install anime portraits & QoL mods.

Moonlight Peaks Mods Guide: BepInEx Setup & Best PC Mods
Quick Answer:
- Loader: Moonlight Peaks PC mods run on BepInEx 5.4.x (x64). Download the 64-bit zip, extract it into the Steam game root (
.../steamapps/common/Moonlight Peaks/), and launch once to generate the/BepInEx/plugins/directory. - Save File Location: Back up your saves at:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Little Chicken Game Company\Moonlight Peaks\Saves\ - Console Notice: Mods and BepInEx injectors only function on the PC (Steam) version; Nintendo Switch and mobile versions cannot execute DLL script mods.
Where Is the Moonlight Peaks Save File Located?
Before installing or updating mods, always make a manual copy of your save data to prevent corruption from patch mismatches:
Windows Save Path:
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\LocalLow\Little Chicken Game Company\Moonlight Peaks\Saves\
(Tip: Press Win + R, paste %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Little Chicken Game Company\Moonlight Peaks\, and hit Enter to jump directly to your save folders).
Step-by-Step BepInEx Installation Guide
- Locate Game Root: In Steam, right-click Moonlight Peaks → Manage → Browse local files.
- Download BepInEx 5.4.23 (x64): Grab the 64-bit release from GitHub or the official Moonlight Peaks Wiki modding portal.
- Extract to Root: Place
winhttp.dll,doorstop_config.ini, and theBepInEx/folder into the main directory alongsideMoonlight Peaks.exe. - First Run: Launch Moonlight Peaks to the main menu, then exit. This generates configuration files and
BepInEx/LogOutput.txt. - Install Mods: Download
.dllplugins from Nexus Mods and place them intoMoonlight Peaks/BepInEx/plugins/.
Some downloads contain the correct folder structure and are extracted into the game root; others provide only a plugin file. The individual mod description overrides any generic instruction.
Useful Quality-of-Life Mods
These are examples with focused, understandable effects. They are not required, and their compatibility can change after a patch.
| Mod | What it changes | Main caution |
|---|---|---|
| Save Anywhere | Adds an F5 manual-save action instead of requiring sleep | Test on a backup; saving at an unusual quest moment changes the normal save flow |
| House Storage Anywhere | Opens home storage away from the farmhouse | The author describes it as QoL/cheat functionality |
| Stack to Storage and Chests | Deposits matching inventory stacks into storage | Check the configured key before assuming items disappeared |
| Far Sight | Extends the camera's zoom-out range | Visual behavior may change after scene loads or game updates |
| Walk Through Crops | Removes crop collision on dense farms | Changes the intended farm-pathing constraint |
| Always Show Item Value | Shows sale values in the inventory interface | Verify the mod after economy-balancing patches |
Large all-in-one packs and item spawners can alter time, movement, relationships, resources, or quest progression at once. Add those only after confirming that the smaller loader-and-plugin setup works and that you are comfortable separating a modded save from an unmodded one.
How to Check Whether BepInEx Loaded
Open BepInEx/LogOutput.txt after launching the game. A current log proves that the loader ran; it does not prove that every plugin loaded successfully.
If the log exists but the mod does nothing, check for:
- a missing dependency listed on the mod page;
- a plugin file placed one folder too deep;
- a different BepInEx major version than the author requires;
- an outdated mod after a Moonlight Peaks patch;
- two mods changing the same menu, save action, camera, or inventory behavior.
Add mods one at a time so the newest change is the first one you remove during troubleshooting.
Fix a Game That Stops Launching
- Close Moonlight Peaks and Steam.
- Move the most recently installed plugin out of
BepInEx/plugins. - Launch again and inspect
BepInEx/LogOutput.txtfor the first plugin error. - If the problem began after a game update, disable all plugins and test BepInEx by itself.
- If a clean game is required, remove only the files you recorded as mod additions, then use Steam's Verify integrity of game files action.
Do not delete an unknown save or configuration folder while guessing. A clean reinstall of game files and a restored save are different operations.
Can You Use Moonlight Peaks Mods on Switch?
The public mod installation path uses Windows files, Moonlight Peaks.exe, and BepInEx. It does not apply to Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Avoid downloads claiming that a Windows .dll or BepInEx archive can simply be copied to a console.
Use the Switch and platform status guide for official patches and platform support. Use the controls and saving guide if the specific feature you want already exists without a mod.
Evidence Status
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| Moonlight Peaks community mods use BepInEx 5.4.x x64 on Windows | Official Wiki installation route, individual Nexus requirements, and GameRant installation guide |
| Nexus currently has a dedicated Moonlight Peaks catalog | Direct Nexus Mods game catalog, checked August 16 |
| Listed mod effects | Individual Nexus descriptions, with GameRant used only as a secondary comparison |
| Compatibility with future patches | Not guaranteed; check each mod page and current log |
| Switch, Switch 2, or Android BepInEx support | Not documented; this guide covers Windows PC only |
Sources
- Official Moonlight Peaks Wiki — Modding — the game's community modding index.
- Official Moonlight Peaks Wiki — Installing BepInEx — Moonlight Peaks-specific loader route.
- BepInEx — official releases — original loader archives; use the Moonlight Peaks-specific version named by the Wiki or mod author.
- Nexus Mods — Moonlight Peaks catalog — current mod files, requirements, versions, and author notes.
- GameRant — Best Moonlight Peaks Mods — secondary installation cross-check and a tested quality-of-life comparison.
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