Original Johnny

⭐ ⭐ (141 endorsements) 📥 4,936 downloads 📌 v1 📅 9/21/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By bubble-bones · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 9/24/2023 📅 Created: 9/21/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #88 of 149 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Johnny's new head is a massive improvement texture / shader / mesh quality wise, but as someone who's been pretty attached (understatement) to him for the last few years, the visual changes to his design made me kinda sad. So here, a quick and dirty swap for my fellow johnny lovers of his old assets over his new ones.

Just as a note - I won't tolerate any bashing of either the new or old assets in the comments. The devs worked hard on improving his model and I can genuinely admire that. It just isn't for me, and I'm sharing because it might not be for others. Similiarly, please do not go into the comments section to tell me why you think the new model is better over the old one. The point of this mod is to provide the option to people who do not enjoy the new model like myself. Either download the mod or move on, please and thank you. Everyone is welcome to their own opinion and everyone has the version of Johnny they prefer.

I don't want to have the debate over and over again as to why I prefer the old one, so if you're really curious, here is a copy / paste from an earlier reply as to why:

"For me the juicy contrast for Johnny's visual design was how subtly it reflected his personality; the fact he has to hide these super soft, gentle eyes behind a mask (literally the glasses) all the time to play this tough guy perfectly mirrored his own personality in how he tried to be something he wasn't when deep down, he cared too much about so many things that pushed him over the deep end."

My main point of contention with the new model is the adjustment of his eye shape to make him look harsher and more stern. If you're into that, awesome for you. If you're not, equally awesome. My point is that either you'll like the new model or you won't, so this mod is here in that circumstance. Thanks for reading.

There's three versions:

- v1: : restores his old textures while keeping his new head mesh. A bit of a middle ground.

- v2: : restores the old mesh but keeps his new textures. A different flavour of middle ground - it keeps the high quality of the new textures.

- v3: : restores both his old head mesh and his old textures for that sweet puppy dog eyed look.

Optional Files:

The optional files section has been updated to include modular files, which allow you to mix and match which parts of Johnny's two versions you'd like to use most. This allows you to more easily use other mods that edit Johnny's face textures etc. You can use a combination of files from each of these three categories:

Beard Mesh

[*]Modular - Beard New - includes only his new improved beard model, so that you can use this in conjunction with the file that br

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Restores the pre-2.0 Johnny Silverhand head model, bringing back his original puppy-dog eyes for Cyberpunk 2077 players who prefer the classic look. A simple cosmetic mod with 141 endorsements, last updated in September 2023.

✨ Key Features

Restores the original pre-2.0 Johnny Silverhand head model
Replaces the updated 2.0 version with the classic puppy-dog eyed appearance
Simple cosmetic change for players who miss the original look

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Brings back the classic Johnny look for nostalgic players
  • Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't affect gameplay
  • Decent community support with 141 endorsements

⚠️ Cons

  • Only changes the head model—no other visual tweaks
  • May conflict with other character overhaul mods
  • Last updated in 2023—might not be compatible with future game patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who preferred Johnny's original face and want to revert the 2.0 change. Skip if you're fine with the new look or want more extensive character modifications.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the correct folder (usually 'archive/pc/mod') to avoid issues.
  • If you're using other character mods, check load order to ensure this one takes priority.
  • Verify the mod works after game updates—reinstall if necessary.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
bubble-bones
Version
1
Downloads
4,936
Endorsements
141
Category
Characters
Created
9/21/2023
Updated
9/24/2023

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