Moonlight Peaks Mods — BepInEx Install Guide

Quick answer: the currently documented Moonlight Peaks mod route is for the Windows PC version. Most community mods use BepInEx 5.4.x x64: extract the loader into the folder that contains Moonlight Peaks.exe, run the game once, then follow each mod page's instructions for placing its files. Install one mod at a time and keep an unmodded backup before loading an important save.

This is a community modification workflow, not an official game feature. Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Android do not use the Windows BepInEx method described here.

Before Installing Any Mod

Confirm the mod supports your current Moonlight Peaks and BepInEx versions.
Read the Requirements, Description, Files, and recent Posts on the mod page.
Record every file or folder you add so it can be removed later.
Back up an important save before testing gameplay-changing or save-changing mods.
Start with one quality-of-life mod, launch the game, and verify the save before adding another.

Game updates can break a working loader or plugin even when the mod was stable the previous night. A recent upload date does not guarantee compatibility with the newest patch; the author's version note and recent user reports are stronger signals.

How to Install BepInEx for Moonlight Peaks

The official Moonlight Peaks Wiki and current Moonlight Peaks mod pages point Windows players to the 64-bit BepInEx 5.4.x route.

In Steam, open Moonlight Peaks → Manage → Browse local files.
Download the BepInEx build required by the mod or the official Wiki's current installation page. Do not substitute a different major version simply because its number is newer.
Extract the archive into the game root, the same folder that contains Moonlight Peaks.exe.
Launch Moonlight Peaks once and close it after the title screen loads.
Confirm that BepInEx created its folders and a log such as BepInEx/LogOutput.txt.
Download the chosen mod from its original Nexus Mods page.
Put its .dll and any required files in the location named by the author, commonly BepInEx/plugins.
Launch the game and test the mod on a backed-up save.

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.txt for 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.