The Best Cyberpunk 2077 Mods

What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? It's a somewhat strange question to ask, given how the RPG launched without official mod support. But, as we've seen over the years, one should never underestimate crafty PC fans, especially when driven by high levels of anticipation.

The Cyberpunk 2077 PC community mobilized quite quickly, releasing its first creations shortly after launch. Our list of the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods continues to highlight several you should consider trying out, whether they change major aspects of gameplay or add more flavor through small touches.

The Best Cyberpunk 2077 Mods

Cyberpunk 2077's post-launch updates eventually led to the arrival of official mod tools, although the community's momentum never really decreased. Before delving into our picks for the best CP 2077 mods, you should keep in mind a few things.

Firstly, it's always a good idea to backup your saves before tweaking your game to ensure that you do not lose your hard-earned progress.

Secondly, using multiple mods is tempting and can significantly change CP 2077 for the better, but not all mods are compatible with each other. If anything starts breaking, you may want to check how some of those you've chosen interact with each other.

Lastly, although the RPG's post-launch support has come to an end following the release of its Phantom Liberty DLC, creators might still take time to update or fix issues related to their mods, which can render some unusable for a while.

With that covered, read on for the best CP 2077 mods.

CP77 Tools

Cyber Engine Tweaks

High-Quality Shortcut Icons

JB - TPP MOD WIP Third Person

Appearance Menu Mod

Better Loot Markers

Metro System

Appearance Change Unlocker

Better Vehicle Handling

Cyberpunk 2077 HD Reworked Project

CP77 Tools

If you're interested in modding yourself, rfuzzo has released an initial set of modding tools for the RPG. This comes hot on the heels of an open-source project WolvenKit announcing plans to extend modding support to also include Cyberpunk 2077 alongside The Witcher 3.

Cyber Engine Tweaks

Go to any discussion thread where CD Projekt Red's latest RPG is mentioned and you'll find performance brought up. The Cyberpunk 2077 Cyber Engine Tweaks mod seeks to give players a frame rate boost and, in some cases, it's proven to succeed. You'll likely have more luck with it if you're running an AMD CPU, but it's worth giving a shot nevertheless until more permanent optimization arrives. This mod also lets you access the console.

High-Quality Shortcut Icons

If you've installed CP 2077, chances are that you noticed its blurry icon. While that's not the end of the world by default, it could ruin your desktop screen's aesthetics, which is why modder kostas96b put together this set of high-quality icons. If you'd like to both get rid of blurry icons and click on Todd Howard to start Cyberpunk 2077, there's a mod for that, too.

JB - TPP MOD WIP Third Person

Players looking to escape the RPG's first-person perspective can now finally rejoice, as the first functional Cyberpunk 2077 third-person camera mod is finally here. You'll need to install the Cyber Engine Tweaks mod to get it to work and can choose between four different camera angles while in-game. Do keep in mind that some weirdness like uncanny animations and, uh, missing heads could happen. The mod itself is labeled as work in progress and Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't originally meant to be played in third person. Grab it from <a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/cyberpunk2077/mods/669"</a>Nexus Mods</a>.

Appearance Menu Mod

Budding in-game photographers will appreciate Cyberpunk 2077's Appearance Menu Mod, as it lets you freely swap the outfits of NPCs and the appearance of in-game vehicles whenever your inner artist demands to be let out to play. On top of that, you can also use scripts to plan routes or set up fights as you roam across the game's futuristic metropolis. Find it on Nexus Mods.

Better Loot Markers

This mod makes it easier to tell what type of items you can obtain from containers and enemies who felt your wrath. It does so by adding detailed loot markers that indicate both the category of items you can expect as well as their rarity. Find it on Nexus Mods.

Metro System

Another Cyberpunk 2077 mod that does what it says on the tin. Installing it adds a fully functional metro system to Night City, with 19 stations spread across its districts. While inside, you can switch between first and third-person modes and admire the RPG's cool world while also getting to where you might need to go. As of patch 2.1, this mod is no longer required, thanks to CD Projekt Red adding an official metro system to the game. For a trip down memory lane, you can still find it on Nexus Mods.

Appearance Change Unlocker

Patch 1.5 introduced the ability to change V's appearance using the mirror in his apartment. This mod expands the options available when you do so to include V's voice, facial features, and body, allowing for greater customization. Get it from Nexus Mods

Better Vehicle Handling

Getting around Night City is often best done using cars and bikes whose vanilla controls don't quite hit the sweet spot for everybody. This Cyberpunk 2077 mod improves their handling, which should result in fewer frustrating moments that see you crashing your pristine vehicle into oncoming traffic. Grab it from Nexus Mods.

Cyberpunk 2077 HD Reworked Project

Rather than going the extra mile to change how Night City looks, the HD Reworked Project takes existing assets and improves their texture quality. This results in sharper visuals across the board while minimally impacting performance. If you plan to take some time and pay attention to all the smaller details around the futuristic metropolis, you'll want to first head over to Nexus Mods.