“Mods,” which is short for modifications, are alterations or expansions to a video game. These changes, typically done by third parties, allow for both simple and extravagant changes to the gameplay.
Mods are incredibly popular in the gaming community as they often either “fix” an aspect of the game, or “expand” it’s capabilities beyond what the developer desires.
There are many popular gaming mods for mature games. Here’s a few.
Top Mods for Mature Games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project: Overhauls the game’s textures for a more visually stunning experience.
- Super Turbo Lighting Mod: Changes the game’s lighting system to make it more realistic and atmospheric.
2. Skyrim
- SkyUI: A complete overhaul of Skyrim’s user interface, making it more PC-friendly.
- ENB Series: Graphics mods that enhance Skyrim’s visuals with better lighting, shadows, and depth of field.
3. Fallout 4
- Sim Settlements: Allows players to build up settlements dynamically with the help of the in-game characters.
- True Storms: Introduces a variety of weather effects to the game for more immersion.
4. Grand Theft Auto V
- NaturalVision Evolved: Significantly improves the visual quality, aiming for a photorealistic experience.
- LSPD First Response: Transforms the game into a police simulator, allowing you to become a law enforcement officer.
5. Dark Souls Series
- Cinders for Dark Souls III: A mod that aims to provide a fresh experience through an extensive rework of the game’s mechanics and progression.
- DSFix for Dark Souls: A must-have mod for the PC version, improving resolution and offering a range of graphical tweaks.
6. XCOM 2
- Long War 2: Radically changes the campaign structure, classes, and game mechanics to provide a deeper, more complex experience.
- Capnbubs Accessories Pack: Adds a large number of new cosmetic options for character customization.
7. Doom (2016) and DOOM Eternal
- Doom 2016-2020 Redux Mod: Improves texture and model quality and alters the gameplay to make it even more intense.
- EternalMod: Changes certain gameplay dynamics to refresh the experience in DOOM Eternal.
8. Resident Evil 2 Remake
- RE2 Framework: Allows for significant alteration of the game, including real-time cheats and camera controls.
- X Gon’ Give It to Ya Mod: A humorous mod that replaces the fearsome Mr. X with the rapper DMX, changing the soundtrack when he appears.
9. Red Dead Redemption 2
- Lenny’s Simple Trainer: Offers various gameplay tweaks and world alterations for a customized experience.
- PhotoRealistic Reshade: Enhances the game’s graphics to make it look even more realistic.
10. Cyberpunk 2077
- Cyber Engine Tweaks: Improves performance and fixes various game bugs.
- Better Vehicle Handling: Refines the vehicle driving mechanics for a smoother experience.