Cyberpunk 2077 Finally Overtakes Fallout: New Vegas in Mod Downloads, and We All Know Why
Pour one out for a legend, folks. A titan of the modding scene, a game that has held the crown for well over a decade, has finally been dethroned. And the culprit is a game that was a flaming dumpster fire just a few years ago.
That’s right, it finally happened. As of today, Cyberpunk 2077 has officially surpassed Fallout: New Vegas in total mod downloads on Nexus Mods. The numbers don't lie: Night City is now sitting at a whopping 881.6 million downloads, just edging out the Mojave Wasteland's 881.3 million.
This is a monumental shift in the modding landscape, the gaming equivalent of a plucky upstart finally knocking out the grizzled, undefeated heavyweight champion.
A Tale of Two Wastelands
For fourteen long years, Fallout: New Vegas has been the undisputed king. Its reign was a testament to its brilliant writing, its incredible roleplaying freedom, and a modding community so dedicated they’ve practically rebuilt the game from the ground up a dozen times over. It’s a legend for a reason.
On the other hand, you have Cyberpunk 2077. A game that launched in such a spectacularly broken state that it became a global punchline. But through sheer fucking willpower, CD Projekt Red pulled off one of the greatest redemption arcs in gaming history, culminating in the phenomenal Phantom Liberty expansion and Patch 2.0. This comeback sparked a renaissance, and the modding scene exploded.
Let's Be Honest With Ourselves
So, how did this happen? Sure, Cyberpunk has some absolutely essential, game-changing mods that overhaul everything from driving physics to the police system. There are new cyberware options, custom apartments, and quests that genuinely improve the game.
But let's not kid ourselves. A massive, undeniable chunk of that 881.6 million download count comes from one specific, glorious category: vanity.
I'm talking about the endless, torrential downpour of new clothes, hairstyles, tattoos, and yes, a truly staggering number of body modifications. While the New Vegas modding scene is famous for its deep, story-driven quest mods and complex gameplay overhauls, the Cyberpunk scene is absolutely dominated by mods that let you play digital dress-up with V. It turns out that while many people want to add new adventures to their game, even more people just want to make their character look hot in a new set of lingerie (or without any clothes at all).
A New King Is Crowned
And so, a new era begins. It’s a stunning victory for Cyberpunk 2077 and a validation of its incredible comeback story. It’s also a reminder of what really drives the numbers in the modding world.
So, congratulations, Cyberpunk 2077. You finally did it. You climbed the mountain and took the crown, one skimpy outfit and nude mod at a time. The king is dead. Long live the horny king.