RimWorld Mods

Research Tree Mod

Author of the Research Tree Mod: mlie

Research Tree Mod provides an improved, automatically generated research tree designed for maximum readability and smoother research management. It expands the vanilla system with a fully featured queue, visual enhancements, performance improvements and extensive compatibility with other research-related mods.

Research Tree Mod Features

New and Improved Functionality

  • Research infocard: View details with right-click.
  • Queue control: Add or move research to the front of the queue with Ctrl+Leftclick.
  • Progress display: Shows progress values on unfinished projects.
  • Locked camera: Prevents accidental panning when the tree is open.
  • Original research window: Hold Shift to open the vanilla version.
  • Custom tree generation timing: Now generated at game start by default.
  • Auto-pause option: Pause the game while the tree is open.
  • Node caching: Reduces stuttering in large research trees.
  • Ctrl-scroll: Scroll with mouse wheel while holding Ctrl.
  • Queue scroll bar: Easily view all queued projects.
  • Drag-to-reorder: Rearrange queued research (thanks to JiaRG).
  • Hide ‘Missing Meme’ warnings: Optionally disable the warning text.
  • Background color selection: Customize the research tree background.
  • Queue-only mode: Use the improved queue while keeping the vanilla tree.

Core Research Tree Improvements

  • Automatically generated layout to maximize readability.
  • Displays buildings, plants and recipes unlocked by each project.
  • Full research queue system with automatic progression.
  • Search functionality to quickly locate projects.





Compatibility notes

Research Tree Mod includes extensive compatibility updates:

  • Fixed for Biotech.
  • Updated for Research Reinvented Mod and Research Whatever Mod.
  • Supports custom requirements in Vanilla Vehicles Expanded Mod.
  • Supports extra requirements in GrimWorld 40,000 – Framework Mod.
  • Compatible with tech-hiding from Save Our Ship 2 Mod.
  • Compatible with tech-limiting from Rimedieval Mod (reload required after changing settings).
  • Compatible with Better Research Tabs Mod, Organized Research Tab Mod, Semi Random Research Mod and <strong

Additional credits: Update of Fluffy’s mod.

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