Top Mods of 2025: ModDB Editors and Users Pick Their Favorites

The ModDB portal has announced its results for the 2025 gaming year. Below, discover which mods caught the attention of the site’s staff and visitors.

Lordbound for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

This extensive story-driven modification introduces a new region called Druadah, which surpasses the size of Solstheim. Players can expect over 60 quests, more than 50 dungeons, and a non-linear narrative, providing over 60 hours of gameplay content.

Final Stand: The Last Stand Overhaul for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution.

The title speaks for itself—it’s a complete overhaul of the «Last Stand» mode. It includes a variety of enhancements.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines – RTX Remaster for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.

This mod integrates ray tracing into the iconic RPG and replaces hundreds of assets. All updated models and textures have been crafted meticulously, paying homage to the original artistic style.

STALKER CLEAR SKY LFO for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.

Enthusiasts have introduced higher-quality textures and models into Clear Sky, revamped weapons, and made adjustments to game systems, including weapon behavior and weather effects. Although this mod isn’t new, its final build officially launched in 2025.

Project Reality for Battlefield 2.

This modification makes the original BF2 significantly more hardcore, affecting the lethality of weapons and the range of bullets based on caliber. Emphasis is placed on teamwork. Development of Project Reality has been ongoing for nearly 20 years.

The Clone Wars Recreated for Star Wars: Jedi Knight – Jedi Academy.

A massive project inspired by seven seasons of the animated series The Clone Wars. It promises hundreds of maps, new weapons, upgraded textures, improved AI tactics, and cinematic missions.

Burning Empires for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

This conversion is set in the 4th century and is rich with content.

We Are UNIT – A Doctor Who Total Conversion for Doom II.

The events of this mod unfold in the Doctor Who universe, featuring maps, enemies, and weapons inspired by the beloved series. Notable foes include Daleks and Cybermen.

C&C3: Alien Prophecies for Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath.

This add-on modifies the game’s economy, unit design, and factions, while introducing new factions, including aliens.

Sins of the Prophets for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.

This conversion transports the global strategy gameplay into the world of Halo, with plans to replace all assets, including models, effects, and music. A beta version is currently available.