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Cyberpunk 2077 didn’t have the strongest release. Besides the criticism, it did spawn a great deal of creativity. The modding community devised various ways to enhance the game on PC, adding incredible quality-of-life improvements, graphic updates, and more. Although update 2.0 fixed many player complaints and gameplay issues, mods can still fill in the gaps. Let’s tackle all the best mods, even after update 2.0, and how to install them for Cyberpunk 2077 PC.
How To Mod Cyberpunk 2077 (2.0)
If you’ve never modded a game, don’t let it intimidate you. Typically, mods on Nexus are straightforward to set up. They usually offer step-by-step instructions. Nexus has its own mod manager called Vortex. However, it’s recommended to manually install mods for the game for better stability and assurance that they will work.
Before you install anything manually or with Vortex, be sure you have an unarchiving tool on your PC. This can be WinRAR, WinZip, 7zip, etc. With those installed, you can proceed to manually install the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods manually following the steps below:
- Open Nexus Mods, find the mod you want, and select “Manual download.”
- Extract the file to a folder of your choice.
- Find your Cyberpunk 2077 folder. *Note: you should see folders such as “R6” and “Archive.”
- Steam: Properties > Local Files > Browse Local Files
- GOG: Settings > Manage Installation > Configure
- Follow the mod-specific installation instructions. If you don’t have the folder they want you to install the mod in, you can make a new folder with that name.
- Paste files in the required directories and launch the game.
To use Vortex to install the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, follow these steps:
- Download the Vortex Mod Manager and launch the application.
- On Vortex, log on and link your Nexus account.
- Under “Games,” find Cyberpunk 2077, and Vortex will automatically install the necessary add-ons.
- Go to the Nexus website, find the mod you want, and install it via the “Vortex” tab.
- Select to launch Vortex, and the file will download and install.
Other useful programs to download include these:
- ArchiveXL
- TweakXL
- Redscript
- RED4EXT
- Cyber Engine Tweaks
- Input Loader
Best Mods To Use in Cyberpunk 2077
The modding scene for Cyberpunk 2077 is nothing short of impressive. However, the 2.0 update can break some of the greatest mods. So, before you install anything, check to see if the mod works with the latest update.
Another important note is that some mods require other mods to work properly. Be sure to check the requirements. Now, let’s get into some of our favorite Cyberpunk mods.
Romance Enhancement Mods
If you want to spend some extra time with your RO, you can install the various romance-related mods by modder Deceptious. They give the ROs a bit more realism, allowing them to move around and giving V the option to be more affectionate with them. Below are links to the various mods, and none of them have any requirements:
- Panam Romanced Enhanced
- River Romanced Enhanced (Updated for patch 2.0)
- Kerry Interactions Enhanced
- Judy Romanced Enhanced
Immersion and Gameplay Mods in Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is already a stunning game, but it can benefit from some more realism to truly immerse you in the environment. Some of those mods are listed below:
- Weather Probability Rebalance: Allows the weather to change.
- Uploader: rmk1234 | Requirements: None
- Car Modification Shop: This lets you drive to a shop to modify your vehicles.
- Uploader: E3roKK | Requirements: Cyber Engine Tweaks
- Cyber Vehicle Overhaul: Improves vehicle handling.
- Uploader: E3roKK | Requirements: Cyber Engine Tweaks
- Better Fast Travel Map (Updated for patch 2.0): Shows the various map icons on the fast-travel map.
- Uploader: yakuzadeso | Requirements: cybercmd and redscript
Other Quality Mods for Cyberpunk 2077 (2.0)
There’s no denying that Cyberpunk 2077 has solid visuals. However, you can improve them more with specific mods. Alongside that, some mods enhance functions in the game, such as the photo mode. Check out some of our favorite quality enhancements below:
- Appearance Menu Mod (Updated for patch 2.0): Enhances photo mode, such as allowing for NPCs to appear, lets you change the decor in your home, and more.
- Uploader: MaximiliumM | Requirements: Cyber Engine Tweaks
- Mango’s Ultra Reshade (Updated for patch 2.0): Incredible graphics enhancement if your PC can handle it.
- Uploader: FuzzyMangos | Requirements: None
And these are 10 of our favorite Cyberpunk 2077 mods that are still worthwhile after the 2.0 update. Of course, always double-check that the mod you want will function on the new update. Remember to back up your files before installing anything, just in case.
