Mods are player-made changes to a game that can enhance not only the vanilla aspects but also fix issues that were missed by the developers and possibly even create completely new elements that can add some replay value to given titles.
Far Cry 4 is a great contender for some of the best mods, as can be noted on various platforms like Nexus, which enable players to integrate these novel changes without a headache. The best of them provide new and fun ways to explore this action-packed first-person shooter.
Updated on August 28, 2021, by Reyadh Rahaman:As there is no limit to the potential of creative minds, new mods get created frequently and add huge amounts of replay value to Far Cry 4 that make many people play it instead of Far Cry 5. The setting and connection to the locals, as well as nature, make Far Cry 4 one of the best entries in the series and offers a great starting base for any long-time enjoyers of the title who wish to add their own elements to its intricate world. However, when installing mods, be sure to read the instructions carefully, as poor installation can cause issues like bugs and game crashes.
How To Install Far Cry 4 Mods
Installing mods for Far Cry 4 is generally a simple process:
- Download mod file.
- Go to Far Cry 4's install directory and open the data_win32 folder.
- Back up the folder's contents.
- Copy over the mod files (usually patch_hd.dat and patch_hd.fat) into data_win32.
- Done.
Most mods come with instructions, so please follow those if they state something different from the above.
13 PixelBlush Cinematic ReShade
Utilizing the existing open-source mod known as ReShade, the PixelBlush Cinematic ReShade mod adds some more to the already stellar lighting improvements. This makes it one of the best graphics mods to be released recently for Far Cry 4, as the inclusion of the greater automatic depth of field adjustments, as well as the widescreen bars, makes the visuals on par with a classic film.
Since this mod is compatible with any version of ReShade, players won't have to struggle to get this enhancement working as intended. Players interested in going on crazy wildlife hunts and diving into epic gunfights with a cinematic new perspective can't go wrong with installing this mod.
12 Ajay Enhanced
Players who have become tired of the protagonist Ajay's usual movement speed can thankfully give him a bit of an upgrade with the Ajay Enhanced mod. As one would expect by the name, this addition to the game gives the player better movement when traversing Kyrat.
Ajay Enhanced essentially increases the speed that the player does everything from walking to sneaking, swimming, and even drawing weapons. The amount varies between actions, but all movement speeds seem to have been increased by between 20% to 25%. This is one of the best Far Cry 4 mods for those with fast reflexes and little patience for Ajay's sluggish nature.
11 NO EAGLES
While leopards and elephants would seem like the most dangerous animals that one can encounter in the wild, eagles are undeniably the real threat. They swoop down from the skies at some of the most inconvenient moments and claw at the player's face for seemingly no reason.
Eagles are also hard to take down due to their airborne nature, fast movement, and small hitbox. Those who have had enough of these predatory birds can install the NO EAGLES mod to drastically reduce encounters with these avian adversaries.
10 Quiet Kyrat
Eagles aren't the only adversaries to be encountered in the wild, so, if players are growing tired of the seemingly packed world full of hostile wildlife beyond the avian variety, players can install the Quiet Kyrat mod for some much-needed peace.
In addition to decreasing the wild encounter rate of all animal attacks by 90%, this mod does the same for patrols, skirmishes, and hostage situations that spawn randomly. This can allow those who wish for a more leisurely pace to enjoy the beautiful graphics in Far Cry 4, which could possibly be enhanced by some shader mods.
9 Ceanos Better Sights
Players who want clearer sights and scopes for their weapons that also have enhanced reticles should consider getting the Ceanos Better Sights mod. FPS games heavily rely on the usability of such weapon add-ons, therefore more finely tuned ones can grant greater killing potential.
The improvements in this mod are for guns as well as bows, so regardless of what kind of marksman one is, any player can benefit from this one.
8 SweetFX Preset - Ultra Realism
In addition to mod support, PC gamers also benefit from their games not being capped by consumer-grade restrictions like those on consoles. This means that those who are gaming on their computers can enjoy the true beauty of modern titles. That is if the developers of said games didn't produce them for PC with the same specifications as those for console versions.
While this makes sense in terms of production budgeting, PC gamers are not really satisfied with this and some have taken to installing mods that push the limits of the graphical quality. One of the Far Cry 4 mods with the best improvements to lighting is the SweetFX Preset - Ultra Realism mod, which comes with excellent new shaders.
7 Immersion Mod
Many of the user interface elements in modern FPS games are included for quality of life aspects like being instantly alerted to where a grenade is or being able to see outlines of enemies behind walls, however, this can make one's screen quite cluttered at times.
This overcrowding is something many would rather do without, which is why the Far Cry 4 Immersion Mod was created. With this installed, players will be free from the many prompts, flashing objective lights, enemy outlines, and much more for a significant immersive experience.
6 No Intro Mod
For those who never want to sit through the intro of Fary Cry 4 again, this is a mod to grab. As its name states, it removes the intro from the game and only leaves in the NVidia loading screen for about 2 seconds, which will let gamers get to the action much quicker.
Keep in mind that this mod does not actually add anything and is intended solely to remove something that certain players find tedious or worse.
5 Max Attachments And Camo Mod
There are a few limitations when it comes to gun attachments in this game, with certain models lacking the potential of equipping specific items. This is a bit of a drag, however, the modding community comes to the rescue once more!
The Max Attachments and Camo Mod makes it so that all types of guns have the maximum number of attachments for the optimal loadout. In addition, it also adds camouflage clothing for NPCs that increases the realism of their apparel.
4 Enhanced Weapons And Attachments Mod
Gun nuts should definitely check this mod out, as it adds more depth to the realism of using the many guns in Far Cry 4. Instead of having generalized ammo, each gun uses the exact kind of ammunition that they would use in real life, such as assault rifles needing 5.56mm, 7.62mm, or 9mm caliber rounds as well as more.
In addition, each gun is given a proper name and description to fit the new ammo-specific details. The enhanced realism of these mechanics adds a new layer to the gameplay that both new and old fans of this game can enjoy.
3 Savegame Collection
Far Cry 4 has been out for a while, which means that gamers who have enjoyed this FPS have likely played a ton of other games since then. In this time, it is possible that something could have happened to their save data, such as various corruption issues, Ubisoft errors preventing one from accessing old data, or even one accidentally deleting their save file.
Since this is quite a long game, players may be unwilling to redo the 100+ hours that they have potentially put into this digital world. Thankfully, there is a collection of many people's savegame data that one can download to alleviate an unfortunate loss of progress and hop back into Pagan Min's wild domain.
2 Yeti Editor Mod
This mod's name is very indicative of its purpose and function, however, there is a lot more to it than there seems. The biggest selling point is the 2 types of yetis that players can include in custom maps, but there are also around 1000 new objects to include as well.
Furthermore, there are a ton of new skins for NPCs, textures for guns, ambient sound effects, and lots more! This is the ideal mod package for those interested in creating custom maps in Far Cry 4 with unique assets.
1 Open World Mod v1.10
Being locked out of using certain items or going specific places on the map can be a real pain for those who want to explore this vast and vibrant world without having to do story missions or complete (arguably) asinine criteria. The Open World Mod (v1.10) offers gamers a way around these tedious invisible walls.
With this installed, players gain access to all weapons from the shop right away, though, one will still have to purchase them first. In addition, the skill tree is similarly freed up in that one only needs to unlock previous nodes to acquire a particular skill. On top of all these features, the entire map is accessible right away to give everyone's inner explorer the freedom they've always wanted in this digital adventure. As one of the most downloaded and liked mods for this game, players clearly think this is one of the best enhancements to Far Cry 4.