With the release of CD Projekt Red’s official REDkit modding tool in 2024, Witcher 3 has seen many awesome new mods. There have been graphical improvements, completely new mechanics, combat modifications, and more. Here are my top 5 picks for recent mods that make Witcher 3 significantly better for a new playthrough in 2025 and beyond.
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The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition

The “Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition” is a comprehensive overhaul that enhances the game’s visuals by reworking thousands of assets, including textures, models, and materials. The mod focuses on ultra-quality, lore-friendly textures, many upgraded to 4K resolution, and implements relief mapping on numerous surfaces to achieve a more realistic and three-dimensional appearance.
This 12-GB mod is a follow-up to the original HD reworked project, the most downloaded Witcher 3 mod ever. It makes the next-gen Witcher 3 graphics even better!
Custom Player Characters

This unique mod allows unprecedented character customization. You can play as any character in the game, complete with new female animations and voice lines. You can even decide to play as a Sorceress, which not only changes the appearance but includes a brand-new magic combat system and voiced questline.
Reputation System

The “Reputation System” mod for The Witcher 3 reintroduces a feature that was originally cut from the game, allowing Geralt’s choices and behaviors to influence his reputation across various regions.
There are five reputation levels: Hated, Disliked, Neutral, Liked, and Respected, each affecting economic interactions such as buying and selling prices, as well as bet and bargain activities. Geralt’s reputation is impacted by his decisions in quests, completion of monster contracts, participation in races and fights, and even his conduct, such as avoiding theft or conflicts with guards.
The mod also offers settings to toggle economic influences and UI elements related to reputation, providing a customizable experience for players.
The Conjunction of the Seasons Climate and Nature Overhaul

This mod adds all four seasons to Witcher 3: autumn, spring, summer, and winter. It reworks weather systems, trees, flowers, grass, and more, introducing new biomes and weather patterns to ensure each season feels unique. Autumn is my personal favorite.
Currently, players can change the seasons using the icons included in the mod files. This mod looks absolutely gorgeous and is a great way to bring something fresh to your next Witcher 3 playthrough. Its creator ianjoseph1986 was inspired by the popular Seasons of Skyrim mod.
Blood and Steel

While I do like Witcher 3’s combat, it feels somewhat clunky a lot of the time. That’s where “Blood and Steel” can help. This mod enhances combat by introducing more realistic animations, improved targeting, and new dodging mechanics.
Geralt’s attacks become more dynamic, varying based on factors like enemy type, count, distance, and direction, resulting in smoother combat that remains faithful to the original game.
Summing Up
The REDkit tools allow modders to create some amazing modifications to Witcher 3, breathing new life into a decade-old game. The above five mods are a great way to improve your next Witcher 3 playthrough. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out more awesome mods in our list of the 41 best Witcher 3 mods.

Gleb has played PC games since the late 1990s and has always enjoyed RPGs the most. He had tons of fun playing Witcher 3 and learning about the greater Witcher universe, so he made this website for news, guides, and other info related to the Witcher games, books, and cinematic universe. He travels the world as a digital nomad while working on website projects, kickboxing, and telling people how awesome intermittent fasting is.