10 Best Resident Evil 6 Mods You Need To Install

Key Takeaways

• Clean HUD mod simplifies button prompts, declutters the UI for a cleaner screen.
• Play as mutated Deborah mod allows players to become monsters for a unique experience.
• Extreme mode mod adds more enemies, less resources for a challenging gameplay, perfect for those seeking a tougher experience.

The Resident Evil franchise is one of the longest-running survival horror game series, introducing gamers to the world of Umbrella and mutated horrors. Most games in the series have found fame and success among horror game fanatics, but not every title was received with unanimous love.

The divisive Resident Evil 6 was a disappointment to many players, but still had fans in the fandom thanks to the implementation of co-op, introduced in its predecessor, and the return of legacy characters such as Ada Wong, Chris Redfield, and Leon S Kennedy. Of course, the modding community flocked, seeing it as a chance to make improvements, or embellish the game they already love.

10 Made in Heaven Jacket

Statement Fashion for Leon

• Mod Creator: DanteXtornado
• Link to Mod: X

The Made in Heaven jacket is an iconic piece of fashion rocked by Claire Redfield in RE2 and beloved by cosplayers all around the world. Just because Claire doesn’t have a scenario in RE6, doesn’t mean players can’t enjoy her statement red leather jacket.

With this mod, players can instead give this jacket to Leon to spice up his outfit a little. The red adds some much-needed color, and the jacket suits him surprisingly well. Now players can last through zombies and all sorts of monsters in style.

9 No One Escapes Death

Extra Enemies and New Additions for a Different Experience

• Mod Creator: 1mbalance
• Link to Mod: X

Those who have already played through Resident 6 might want to replay the game, but with a slightly different experience, which is exactly what they can find on Nexus Mods. No One Escapes Death offers some additions for Chris’s scenario, specifically chapters 2-4.

Extra enemies, items and map design are all on offer for a revitalized game, with fans eagerly awaiting the release of the full game. For now, players can check out the changes to Chris’s campaign to see exactly what could be in store for them in the hopefully near future.

8 Minimal Hud

Declutter the UI

• Mod Creator: JP
• Link to Mod: X

User interfaces in games are often vital, containing button prompts or hints players might need in order to preform certain actions and progress in their game. Resident Evil 6 has its very own HUD with button prompts, but also a little illustration that shows exactly what the button prompt will do.

Considering these prompts only appear in very specific scenarios or locations, players don’t really need a little drawing telling them what it will do, and it might even feel a little patronizing. Thankfully, there is a mod that cleans the HUD just to the bare minimum, displaying only what button the player should press. Now the screen looks much cleaner, giving only essential information.

7 Play as Mutated Deborah

Become a Monster

• Mod Creator: Raq and FridgeRaider
• Link to Mod: X

Deborah Harper is one of the bosses featured in Resident Evil 6, and is the younger sister of Helena. Both were held by Simmons prior to the events of the game, and Deborah was subsequently infected with the C-virus, causing her to mutate into a creature with large inhuman arms protruding from her back.

For those who want the opportunity to play a monster rather than fight one, this is the mod for them. It actually allows players to take on the role of Deborah herself. Even though Resident Evil is more about fighting these monsters, it is still nice to have the chance to be one, even if just once.

6 QHD Upscaled Pre-Rendered Cutscenes

Improve the Visual Quality of Cutscenes

• Mod Creator: NomNom
• Link to Mod: X

Resident Evil 6 is quite an old game at this point, having been released back in 2012. As such, those returning to the game might notice rather lackluster visuals, especially when compared to more recent titles made in the RE Engine, resulting in some spectacular graphics.

It is small issues like this that call avid modders and fans of the game into action, such as Nexus mod user NomNom, who took it upon themselves to upscale the visual quality of the prerendered cutscenes. Now players can enjoy a more beautiful experience when playing Resident Evil 6, with cutscenes that can measure up to the graphical prowess of more recent titles in the franchise.

5 Rebecca Chambers RE0HD

For Those Missing the S.T.A.R.S. Medic

• Mod Creator: ChocolateTheBunny
• Link to Mod: X

Despite the importance of Rebecca Chambers‘ role in S.T.A.R.S., her presence has been lacking in the Resident Evil series recently. She was a playable character in Resident Evil 0 and Umbrella Chronicles, and an NPC in Resident Evil among others. She is definitely overdue a for comeback.

Thankfully, there is a mod for that, but players need to sacrifice Sherry Birkin in order to do so. This mod swaps Sherry in her and Jake’s scenario with Rebecca’s model. What’s more, she comes with a variety of alternative costumes, some which fans will remember from Resident Evil 0.

4 Silent Hill Atmosphere

Add Eerie Mist to the Game

• Mod Creator: Awesome Mods
• Link to Mod: X

Resident Evil 6 isn’t known to be among the scariest games in the franchise. Even in darker parts, the atmosphere is lifted by co-operative gameplay and a focus on combat. This is where the modders come into play, as they can enhance things like atmosphere, which is exactly what Awesome Mods did.

With this mod installed, a thin layer of mist has fallen over the locations, which could hide unhold terrors until players are all too close to them. Fans of the Silent Hill series will feel right at home here.

3 Firearms Damage Upgrade

More Bang for Each Bullet

• Mod Creator: Blackserena53
• Link to Mod: X

Firearms damage is one of the most pivotal parts of any shooter game, as every bullet counts. Though Resident Evil 6 isn’t a particularly tough game, especially when playing with a friend, it’s still not a bad idea to upgrade damage output when possible.

Thankfully, there is a mod available to help players boost the damage of their firearms. This allows them to mow down their opponents more easily without having to face the common RE fear of running low on the necessary supplies for survival. It’s ideal for those who aren’t here for a challenge and just want to enjoy the ride.

2 Campaign Extreme Mode

Essential for the Players Who Feel Up to the Challenge

• Mod Creator: Sherza gank
• Link to Mod: X

Feel like Resident Evil 6 is a bit too easy? Wish there were more enemies and fewer resources in the game? This is the perfect mod for any players who share those sentiments. Extreme mode is exactly what it sounds like, adding more challenging gameplay to Resident Evil 6 for players who want more of a challenge.

There are more enemies infesting each area, each enemy is more aggressive, and players have less ammo to deal with these threats. Every bullet truly counts, as even one miss could lock the player into a fight they cannot possibly win.

1 RE VI

A Comprehensive Visual Overhaul

• Mod Creator: Just Me
• Link to Mod: X

Visual overhauls are the bread and butter mods, normally the first created and the most popular among fans. They improve the quality of graphics overall, from character models to item and building textures. Though hardly essential for new games, they do become a bit more valued when a game has aged a few years.

This is the case for Resident Evil 6, as Capcom uses their own engine to create games with more graphical prowess. For those returning to Resident Evil 6, the RE VI mod is essential, helping the game itself feel more recent overall.