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 one should never underestimate crafty PC fans, especially when driven by high levels of anticipation.
The Cyberpunk 2077 PC community mobilized quite quickly, releasing the first mods shortly after launch. Although they fall on the smaller end of the spectrum, those highlighted on our list of the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods address some of the game's issues or improve the way in which you can experience Night City.
The Best Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Cyberpunk 2077 is bound to receive updates in the coming months to address optimization issues and bugs, which might negatively impact the mods below. Since everything's in a bit of an unstable state at the moment, it's a good idea to backup your saves before applying any Cyberpunk 2077 mods.
- More Options
- CP77 Tools
- Cyber Engine Tweaks
- High-Quality Shortcut Icons
- JB - TPP MOD WIP Third Person
- Better Minimap
- Alternate Crowd Behavior and Other Tweaks
- Appearance Menu Mod
- Full Gameplay Rebalance
- Better Loot Markers
- Metro System
More Options
Cyberpunk 2077's more options mod lets you tweak even more stuff in its menus, unlocking certain options that aren't normally available to players. There's no guarantee that fiddling with them won't break your game, though, so handle with care.
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 Nexus Mods.
Better Minimap
The minimap is a trusty companion whose importance we often overlook, especially when met with a world as dazzling as Cyberpunk 2077's. But even so, it's always there, helping us navigate our surroundings. The Better Minimap mod then adds a series of improvements which include various zoom levels alongside options for transparent minimaps, removing borders, and even a compass-only mode. Get it from Nexus Mods.
Alternate Crowd Behavior and Other Tweaks
The Alternate Crowd Behavior and Other Tweaks mod improves immersion by giving Cyberpunk 2077's crowds a more dynamic feeling. You'll also see slightly more traffic and parked cars, AI that handles races somewhat better, and benefit from improved asset streaming, although the latter does come at an FPS cost. Find it on Nexus Mods.
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.
Full Gameplay Rebalance
One of the more ambitious Cyberpunk 2077 mods out there, Full Gameplay Rebalance does pretty much what it says on the tin, changing up how key aspects of the game work. Level scaling is gone, rippling into areas like the damage NPCs deal to each other and player self-damage. Crit chances are now lowered, enemies can see upwards, making it easier to get detected while sneaking, and they also sport armor. It's a pretty thorough mod that you should consider checking out if vanilla Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a bit stale. Find it and all it changes over 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. Find it on Nexus Mods.
Non-essential Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Oda's Mantis Blades
- Weather Probability Changes
- No Intro Videos
- The Edgerrunner Bazaar
- Corporate Heels
- Reduced Loot
- Sleeves
- Corpo Zen Apartment
- Cherry Blossom Blackwork Tattoo (F and M)
Our list of the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods will likely grow over the coming weeks and months, so be sure to check back regularly for new additions.
Cyberpunk 2077 is out now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Google Stadia.
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