The Resident Evil franchise is certainly one of the undisputed titans of the video game industry. However, like many longstanding series, Resident Evil has witnessed its fair share of peaks and valleys throughout its existence. Resident Evil 6, in particular, is often viewed as a mixed bag by fans.
Modding communities tend to shore up a game's most glaring deficiencies wherever possible. Resident Evil 6's collection of mods isn't quite as extensive compared to newer titles, but there are still a few gems thrown into the mix. Don't expect massive overhauls or total conversions. Nevertheless, giving these mods a shot can still make for a fun experience.
10 Fluffy Mod Manager 5000
Before even thinking about installing a mod for Resident Evil 6, players should definitely consider a mod manager. In terms of organization, nothing beats a mod manager to keep things tidy. When planning to mod a Resident Evil game, fans should look no further than Fluffy Mod Manager 5000.
Mod managers eliminate the need to go rooting around in a game's data files. On the contrary, mods can be activated and deactivated with a click of a button. Fluffy Mod Manager 5000 is also compatible with nearly every game in the Resident Evil series, so its uses go beyond just the sixth entry.
9 Resident Evil 6 Ultimate Trainer
Longtime modders of the Resident Evil games have probably heard of the "ultimate trainer" mods. These kinds of mods can be thought of as an in-game cheat engine. A myriad of different options for altering the gameplay is available with this type of add-on.
As such, Resident Evil 6 Ultimate Trainer gives the player unparalleled control over various aspects of the game. Tweaking camera angles, enabling unlimited health and stamina, altering physics modifiers, and more are made possible by this handy tool.
8 Bright & Colorful
Lighting mods tend to be plentiful, no matter the game being discussed. A typical complaint that's often lodged against action-heavy horror titles is the lighting. Some players feel Resident Evil 6 is too dark and drab for its own good. Similar types of mods exist for nearly every other Resident Evil game in the franchise.
The Bright & Colorful mod does exactly what its name implies. It replaces the more washed-out look of the vanilla game and brightens the atmosphere considerably. Colors also become less gray and more vibrant as a result. For a different visual presentation, give this mod a try.
7 RE4 Leon (With & Without Jacket)
Resident Evil 6 incorporates several interconnected stories. Multiple playable characters are available to control at one point or another. Interestingly, the most popular mods for Resident Evil 6 revolves around the swapping of the game's character models.
Players who wish to alter the look of Leon S. Kennedy are in luck! The RE4 Leon (With & Without Jacket) mod changes Leon's default attire with his outfit from Resident Evil 4. The option to have him wear his signature jacket from that game is also available.
6 New Title Screens
Nearly every video game in existence possesses a title screen of some sort. It's one of the first images players will see when launching their game. It's a small detail, but some players can be understandably vexed by the unavoidable appearance of an unimpressive title screen.
The New Title Screens mod contains a pack of alternative intro presentations for Resident Evil 6. They're very well done and offer a range of suitable substitutes for those who get tired of looking at the same old vanilla title screen.
5 Real Weapons Names
Weapons are an integral part of any Resident Evil game. As titles in the series became more action-heavy, so did the variety of firearms become larger. However, it's no secret that the weapons in these games utilize colorful, albeit fictional names.
With the Real Weapons Names mod, players can start wielding the real things. It replaces the fictional name with its closest, real-life counterpart. The mod author does an admirable job of being a stickler for detail. For those who like to add a little realism to this zany game, this mod is perfect.
4 HUNK
Besides the main campaign, Resident Evil 6 also includes a "Mercenaries" mode where players have the opportunity to test their skills further. The familiar cast of characters from the main story is available to control in this game mode.
But who needs them when fans can control HUNK instead? The HUNK mod replaces the Agent character model with that of the mysterious Umbrella operative. There's even an alternative Lady HUNK model from the same mod author that can be applied as well.
3 QHD Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes
For story-driven video games, cutscenes are basically a fact of life. Players who rewatch these scenes in older titles like Resident Evil 6 will undoubtedly be struck by their dated nature. Although they'll never be perfect, mods can at least improve the visual fidelity to some extent.
The QHD Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes mod tackles one aspect of this problem. The various pre-rendered cutscenes in Resident Evil 6 are given a bit of a facelift to make them appear sharper. Although it won't make the entire game prettier, it still offers a small improvement nonetheless.
2 RE5 Chris
A day in the life of Chris Redfield has to be an exciting endeavor. The man has fearlessly faced down more threats than most video game protagonists combined. For fans of the series, one of Chris's more memorable appearances came in Resident Evil 5, which saw him famously beat a boulder to death.
Similar to the aforementioned Leon Kennedy model swapper, the RE5 Chris mod allows players to experience Chris as he appeared in the fifth entry. For rock-punching enthusiasts, this is unequivocally an essential mod that needs to be installed without delay.
1 JakelGuess's Gold-Plated Weapons
These are actually a series of individual mods created by the same author, JakelGuess. Fans looking to conquer Resident Evil 6 in style should consider breaking out golden weapons. These are rather simple mods that change the aesthetics of a firearm.
JakelGuess provides the gold-plated treatment to four different weapons. They include the Bolt-Action rifle, the Lightning Hawk, the Anti-Material rifle, and the Semi-Auto rifle. Be sure to install the Model Swap Patch for these mods to work correctly.