Summary

  • Ready or Not has a dedicated modding community that adds new features and customization options to the game, allowing players to enhance their experience.
  • Mod examples include a health customization mod, new maps and missions, improved enemy behavior, and realistic gunfighting experiences.
  • Mods can make the game easier or more challenging, depending on the player's preference, and provide a variety of options to suit different playstyles.

It’s always a joy to find a game with a loving modding community, and Ready or Not joins that list, with a dedicated community tasking themselves with adding or improving aspects of the game that they enjoy, with mods that are free to use and easy to download. Ready or Not has many mods worth trying out, whether that’s because players want new cosmetics, new levels, or even just a different set of rules when it comes to combat.

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There are hundreds of Ready or Not mods found on Nexus, and many of them have different features that alter the vanilla game. With the recent release of Ready or Not 1.0, some of these mods may not be working as intended, but most of them run just fine and add a new dimension to one of the best tactical shooters in 2023.

Updated on January 7, 2025, by Jake Fillery: Embrace the best Ready or Not mods to have a variety of different ways to play this iconic tactical shooter. Sometimes, Ready or Not can be a tad challenging, so there are mods out there made by the community to help balance things in favor of the player rather than their opponents. Some mods also bring back classic areas, creative new maps, and weapons worth using to expand the arsenal even further.

16 Slot Plus (Dark Water)-35-50-125-200 Slots

Downloads: 14,000

more slots for ready or not players

As a tactical shooter, players need to be prepared for dangerous combat situations that may await them, and within that unpredictable nature, they might hold greater fear due to their lack of ammo. Players can only bring in a select amount of ammo magazines, which they might lose if they are too quick on an unnecessary reload, which is why this mod from Chrisianhe comes in handy.

Players can customize just how much equipment they can bring in, whether that's 35 or 200. The spare slots allows players to play in a more creative way, even if it tends to be in an overpowered favor to them and them alone.

15 Old Farm (2021)

Downloads: 6,576

farm 2021 mod for ready or not

The community always excels at nostalgia and creative content, so why not combine the two together by providing a recreation of a classic with a map from the 2021 early access build of Ready or Not? While the AI and the lighting seem to struggle in this recreation, it's still worth visiting for the nostalgia and the sights ahead.

The map itself has secret tunnels and dangerous pathways to make for a fun remake, and it's certainly worth the wait it might take for the game to actually load in. This is mainly a mod for those seeking a throwback, but it's still worth a look for new players too.

14 AS VAL

Downloads: 3,877

as val mod for ready or not

There is a mighty amount of guns featured in Ready or Not, but there's never anything wrong with adding a few more. The AS VAL is one of the more recent mods for the game which brings the beloved gun into Ready or Not for players' arsenal, and those familiar with this popular pick from Black Ops 6 might want to test it out themselves.

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The AS VAL comes with its own attachments, including an integrated suppressor. This mod will be great for players who want something a little more new-feeling when it comes to their weapon choices, and its recent popularity might be the hit they need.

13 Faster Animations (5.3)

Downloads: 7,363

faster animations mod

Whilst the animations of Ready or Not help add to the immersion and realism depicted of a tactical shooter, they can make players feel a tad stressed as they are forced to watch the slow-paced animations run their course when things need to speed up a bit in the midst of adrenaline-fueled combat.

Thankfully, the Faster Animations mod provides exactly what it says on the tin, and brings forth the same animations but at faster rates. Whether it's an increase of 50%, 70%, or even 100%, the speed increases really help make the combat and gameplay feel fluid and fast.

12 Less Recoil

Downloads: 4,078

less recoil mod

Recoil can be a constant burden in the very best FPS games, so luckily, there's a mod out there that might make it a tad more bearable for players who have a defining and smooth shooting experience. If players don't want the game's recoil to feel too easy, then there are different mod settings that allow for a different percentage, adjusted by muzzle, grip, and an all-in-one package.

Recoil can be pretty harsh in Ready or Not, so this mod helps to balance things out. After all, the enemy AI is extremely difficult, and tweaking the recoil won't exactly make the game a walk in the park, but it will even the odds somewhat in those heavy-fire battles.

11 Remove Fog

Downloads: 6,040

remove fog mod

Some games are rather demanding in terms of graphics. This means that some PCs and laptops will be unable to handle the requirements of Ready or Not, which will mean fewer players and worse frame rates for those who dare try. As such, a mod like Remove Fog is an interesting one, as the improvement to image quality benefits all, and fog can be rather damaging to people's frames, especially lower hardware.

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First-person shooters are a tough genre to get into if someone has never played them before. Some get so hard that they are nearly impossible.

Whilst fog does add a level of immersion, removing it does help players to see clearer into the battlefield that awaits them ahead. Not only does removing fog add a nice line of sight, but the potential it has for lowering graphical requirements for a steady performance is also nice.

10 Body Cam - Reshade Mod

Downloads: 130,704

body cam mod for ready or not

Ready or Not is already extremely realistic in terms of a tactical shooter, and thanks to this Body Cam mod, players can go a step further with the immerse, creating a unique experience in which the visuals of the game are entirely changed to be that of real body cam footage like they are experiencing a real SWAT invasion video.

It helps to make the game feel more intense thanks to the way the lighting works and the body cam footage occasionally fuzzes. Whilst it may not be for everyone, due to the way the screen works and the somewhat distorted perception from the camera simulation, it's definitely worth trying to get the most realistic experience out of one of the best tactical shooters of 2024.

9 In Game Menu

Downloads: 120,317

in game menu mod

With this mod installed, players can double-tap the "DeployMenu" key to open, which is set to M by default. In this menu screen, there are some great features awaiting players, allowing them to take control of their missions as host, better than the vanilla game, and with more additions:

  • Level Selector
  • Settings Menu
  • Status/Player Menu
  • Mod Blueprint Loading Menu
  • Server Browser Menu
  • Increase Player Lobby Limit

These are all great additions, but the most notable one is the addition of adding more players into the game. Not being limited to the set count means more players can enjoy the experience, and the ability to easily select community maps, game modes, and kick griefing players, helps to make Ready or Not a better multiplayer experience.

8 Old Wenderley Psych Hospital

Downloads: 99,259

Old Wenderley Psych Hospital

The community of Ready or Not is rather creative in its endeavors, and adding new player-created maps to keep the game fresh is a grand addition. Old Wenderley Psych Hospital brings the intense tactical shooter action to the creepy vibes of an old abandoned hospital, where players must navigate through echoing quiet halls to find a group of drug dealers.

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Players must enter and stop the threat, and it's not going to be easy. The concept of an abandoned hospital is already enough to install a layer of fear in some players, and body armor won't protect against frights on this intense map.

7 Stronger Swat For 1.0

Downloads: 9,466

stronger swat for 1.0 mod

This mod is a simple one, but effective. The Stronger Swat For 1.0 mod will help players stay in the fight a little longer, as their health can be increased and customized. This means that players do not have to have their health overpowered if they do not want to. Players have the choice between these health variations:

  • 330
  • 500
  • 700

These are a large increase in the base stats, and now players will be able to have more fun in the missions. Whilst they are not immortal, they are still able to fight through more than a fair share of gunfights, especially since a lack of healing can be a bother.