From visual upgrades to quality-of-life changes, mods are a huge part of the Witcher 3 experience. Adding mods to your game can be the extra element to bring your immersion to the next level, and this page contains all the information on how to use them.

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How to Use Mods in Witcher 3

While you can install mods manually, the easiest and recommended method to start using mods in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is with Vortex from Nexus Mods. Vortex is the mods manager from Nexus Mods, a mod library with thousands of user-created mods you can freely use.

Most of the mods you'll need for Witcher 3 can be found in Nexus Mods, and using them becomes as simple as clicking a few buttons with Vortex. Create a free account (if you don't already have one) and download the latest Vortex version here—you can either do a one-click installer or a custom one.

Once you've successfully installed Vortex, go back to Nexus Mods and browse for the mods you'd like. To download a mod, click on the Files tab on the individual mod page, scroll down to where it says Main Files, and click on Mod Manager download.

• Vortex will automatically sort your downloaded mods within your Witcher 3 game folder; there is no need to unzip files and manually put them in the appropriate folders.

If you have issues with your mods, be sure to check out Vortex's built-in notification system in the top right corner. The software will notify you of updates, restrictions, and other changes that need your confirmation. This method usually fixes the most common issues.

• If that doesn't work, try launching the game from the Quick Access section on the dashboard.
• Click on the Mods tab on the left to see your existing mods. You can activate, disable, and remove any mods you'd like here.