Highlights
- Verified, approved, and sandbox mods for Deep Rock Galactic cater to different player preferences and playstyles for an enhanced gaming experience.
- Mods like Brighter Objects, Platform Placement Preview, and Customizable Ally Outlines improve gameplay mechanics and make navigation easier.
- From removing clutter for better visibility to providing ammo percentage indicators, mods for Deep Rock Galactic can enhance gameplay without affecting progression.
The vanilla version of Deep Rock Galactic offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop that can have players investing hours on end. The game compels players to exercise their creative and problem-solving muscles to complete objectives and naturally team up in the face of battle.
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However, after ten or fifteen hours of gameplay, players may wish for features that could enhance the game in terms of accessibility, provide freedom from in-game constraints, and overhaul the game visually. Fortunately, Deep Rock Galactic includes native mod support that can help tailor the game according to players’ preferences. Some of the best mods for Deep Rock Galactic improve upon the already solid gameplay loop and enhance its replay value, making them essential for those looking to have the best experience possible.
There are three types of mods in Deep Rock Galactic, and understanding them is crucial to know how they impact the core gameplay and progression.
- Verified Mods: Entirely client side and focus on audio and visual overhaul. They do not impact progression.
- Approved Mods: Change weapon stats or difficulty. They impact gameplay but are still considered balanced.
- Sandbox Mods: Completely overhauls the game and is not considered balanced. Progression is saved on a separate save file.
8 Brighter Objects
Downloads: 1,084,720
- Creator: iDRG
- Download Link
Exploring the deep mines in Deep Rock Galactic requires constant use of flares to light up the path ahead. Many of the objectives in the game have players looking for specific resources, like Morkite, Dystrum, and Nitra, which can be difficult to spot without proper illumination or if the game's overall brightness is set low.
This is where the Brighter Objects mod becomes a boon for players who desire localized brightness for objects. The mod increases the intensity of object-specific light sources, making it easy to spot without having to depend on flares. The increase in light intensity applies to all objective-specific items, including minerals and secondary objects like Alien Fossils, Boolo Caps, and Hollomite. The Brighter Objects mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
7 Platform Placement Preview
Downloads: 476,711
- Creator: Gorflow
- Download Link
Having an engineer on the team greatly improves the squad’s ability to access mineral deposits located in higher areas. The engineer comes equipped with a special platform gun that enables them to create platforms to access hard-to-reach areas. In the vanilla version of the game, the platform gun lacks a preview functionality that lowers the accuracy of platform placement.
With the Platform Placement Preview mod, players can see a preview of the exact location and shape of the platform once launched from the Platform Gun. The preview looks similar to that of the Resupply Pod and Sentry Turrets. The Platform Placement Preview mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
6 Customizable Ally Outlines
Downloads: 129,238
- Creator: OurLordAndSaviorGabe
- Download Link
The chances of winning against hordes of bugs in Deep Rock Galactic comes down to watching each other’s backs and reviving fallen dwarves. Separating from the squad, which occasionally happens, tends to create a sense of anxiety, especially when players are running low on ammo or health. Trying to get back to the squad involves constantly pulling up the map and looking for teammates' location, which can deviate players from focusing on the main objectives of the game.
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The Customizable Ally Outlines mod is a godsend for many players, wishing they could see their teammates’ outlines and assess their position. It’s a simple but accessible mod that returns the focus on the core gameplay instead of looking around for teammates when lost in deep mines. The Customizable Ally Outlines mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
5 Removed Frozen Death & Impact Particles
Downloads: 54,879
- Creator: ShrubDaddy
- Download Link
When there isn’t a lot of action going under the mines, Deep Rock Galactic seems to be the most optimized game ever, with higher framerates and smoother frametimes. However, in the moments of intense action and explosions, even the best gaming machine can have trouble keeping up. Framerates in Deep Rock Galactic take a hit when players find themselves in the middle of an explosion or use weapons that scatter a ton of particles.
The Removed Frozen Death & Impact Particles mod removes all particles from the game, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience even in the midst of intense battles. The Removed Frozen Death & Impact Particle mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
4 Sprint By Default, Hold To Walk
Downloads: 216,011
- Creator: LumpyMcUglyFace
- Download Link
The mines in Deep Rock Galactic are large, and objectives are usually scattered across, demanding passionate exploration. Navigating the mines is usually carried out on foot, and players will constantly reach for the sprint button to accelerate their movement. Eventually, the sprint feature becomes an important part of their core gameplay strategy, resulting in quick navigation, further jumps, and evasions during combat.
However, the constant engagement of the sprint button can get tiring, and players may start looking for options to streamline the process. Thankfully, the Sprint by Default, Hold to Walk mod hits two birds one with one stone by enabling sprint as the default movement option, while walking becomes a deliberate choice made when engaging the sprint key. The Sprint by Default, Hold to Walk mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
3 Clutter Be Gone!
Downloads: 73,904
- Creator: HandDrawnNerd
- Download Link
Clutter, such as grass and vines add visual appeal to various biomes in Deep Rock Galactic. However, sometimes the same clutter that beautifies the game can obstruct visibility. Dangers in Deep Rock Galactic aren’t just large bugs; players must also be aware of poison and rockpox. The elimination of clutter makes it easier to spot safe ground and avoid stepping into poison or getting trapped in rockpox.
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The Clutter Be Gone! mod is an accessibility mod that removes all kinds of clutter from the game, which not improves visibility but also bumps up the framerate. The Clutter Be Gone! mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
2 Combined Resources
Downloads: 282,354
- Creator: TheFuriousFish
- Download Link
In the vanilla version of the game, minerals and objective items are tallied separately for each player. Sometimes, players might be carrying nitra and other objective-related items and planning to deposit them later. This can create ambiguity among other players, who may be wondering whether it’s necessary to look out for remaining items.
The Combined Resources mod clears up this confusion by tallying the squad’s total mineral and item collection. Viewing the total number of collected resources enables players to make informed decisions like requesting additional resupply pods or proactively searching for missing items. The Combined Resources mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
1 Ammo Percentage Indicator
Downloads: 286,974
- Creator: neropatti
- Download Link
Weapons in Deep Rock Galactic come with plenty of ammunition. However, the difficulty in judging the percentage of remaining ammo can lead to unnecessary resupply. Each time players restock from the resupply pod, they collect 50% of their total ammunition. But in the heat of the battle, it can be difficult to assess whether players even need to restock ammo, save it for later, or donate it to another who may need it.
The Ammo Percentage Indicator mod adds an ammo percentage on the hud, which allows players to quickly assess the remaining ammo. The Ammo Percentage Indicator mod is a verified and client-side only mod.
Deep Rock Galactic
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One
- Released
- May 13, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Ghost Ship Games
- Genre(s)
- FPS
