The article highlights the top 20 game mods of 2025, showcasing community-driven enhancements like integrated randomizers for classic games, visual overhauls, new gameplay features, and cross-game interconnected mods, demonstrating the passion and creativity of gaming communities.
Donkey Kong Bananza's new artist mode, a creative feature using deformation tech and Switch 2 controls, has become a hit among fans who are creating everything from homages to memes, hinting at potential future creative tools from Nintendo.
Ahead of the release of Dragon's Dogma 2, fans are using the character-creator tool to craft impressive and nightmarish versions of well-known characters, such as Kratos from God of War and a nightmare Pikachu. The game launches on March 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and players can save on the standard or deluxe edition through GameSpot's sister site Fanatical. The game promises to deliver an open-world fantasy RPG experience with action combat and a player-created pawn companion system.
Fans eagerly await the release of Bethesda's upcoming sci-fi RPG, Starfield, and one fan has already started building spaceships using the 3D creation suite Blender. Although these creations cannot be imported into the game, Bethesda has shared the fan's work on Twitter, sparking excitement among other players. The character creation suite in Starfield is also rumored to be more in-depth than expected, and the game's anticipation is providing support for fans going through depression. Starfield is set to release on September 6, 2023, for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with earlier access for pre-orders and availability on Xbox Game Pass.
Fans of Street Fighter 6 are using the game's character creator utility to recreate famous video game characters, including Kratos, Lara Croft, and Geralt of Rivia. These creations can be downloaded and added to your own game. Fans on Reddit are also coming up with different creations, such as a replica of Thanos. It remains to be seen how these creations will evolve over time as more cosmetics are released and fans become more familiar with the tools.
A player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has created a functional replica of Metal Gear Rex from Metal Gear Solid using the game's Ultrahand and Fuse abilities with spare Zonaite technology. The Zelda fan community regularly updates the Zelda Builds website with new creations. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid, was also announced at the PlayStation Showcase.