Ragdoll Physics Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (16,361 endorsements) 📥 2.0M downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 2/17/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By SketchCritic · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/20/2024 📅 Created: 2/17/2022
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #1 of 45 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

STATUS AS OF JANUARY 4th 2025: This mod is working fine in version 2. 2 of Cyberpunk, no functionality update is required. If you run into problems, let me know in the Posts tab, but please read the Known Issues section below first. If you're not sure the mod is working, here's an easy way to verify: are the ragdolls falling with legs spread apart? Then it's working. In the unmodded game, legs can only bend forward or backward. See the video showcase below to see how the ragdolls differ between vanilla and modded:

Video showcase of version 2. 0 BETA

Changelog is available above. Your feedback would be very appreciated in the Posts section. Let me know of any performance issues or bugs you come across, especially in the optional files. They make changes that hadn't been attempted by me before and I couldn't find the time to test them across a playthrough, so they might break something.

DESCRIPTION:

Vanilla Cyberpunk has very stiff ragdoll that almost always ends up in a boring A-pose. There's also a self-collision issue with most NPC models which causes one leg to be pushed straight backwards in defiance of gravity.

This mod fully revamps the flexibility of the ragdoll in all NPC models and fixes self-collision issues. It is configured to allow a greater variety of resting poses and procedural animations, as well as improved scenery interaction and animation transitions.

Your feedback is extremely welcome. This mod is still under development. I recommend also installing my other mod, More Blood Splatters, to make combat more visceral.

INSTALLATION:

FROM 1. 2 ONWARDS: Just extract it to your main Cyberpunk directory. Same goes for optional files.

FROM 1. 1 BACKWARDS: Extract the contents of the .zip file into the folder Cyberpunk 2077\archive\pc\mod

KNOWN ISSUES AS OF RAGDOLL PHYSICS OVERHAUL 2. 0 (ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE FROM CYBERPUNK ITSELF AND ARE CURRENTLY UNSOLVED):

- Knees can still bend the wrong way, although it happens quite rarely now.

- Arms can still adopt a "chicken" position, forming the " < > " shape, because the shoulder joints aren't fully obeying the parameters I set. One axis of movement seems stubbornly locked, so when the arms twist a certain way, they can adopt that position. Doesn't seem to be a self-collision issue, so a solution to this is being sought.

- The hands can still clip lightly into the abdomen, and ragdolls as a whole can still clip into certain surfaces. The self-collision between hands and abdomen is a disaster area that I'm still figuring out. The flexibility settings have been configured to minimize the clipping, but it can still occur. And yes, when ragdolls twitch just after dying, they clip into the ground briefly. This has always been a problem and the solution might

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ragdoll Physics Overhaul by SketchCritic revamps ragdoll flexibility and self-collision, producing more believable and varied procedural animations and resting poses. With 16,361 endorsements and 2.0M downloads, this popular mod is essential for players seeking improved physics realism in their game.

✨ Key Features

Extensively revamps ragdoll flexibility and self-collision.
Produces more believable and varied procedural animations and resting poses.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 16,361 endorsements and 2.0M downloads.
  • Major update in 2024 shows active development.
  • Directly improves game feel with more realistic ragdoll behavior.

⚠️ Cons

  • May require testing with other physics mods to avoid conflicts.
  • No mention of supported game versions or patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who notice stiff or repetitive death animations and want more dynamic, unpredictable physics. Perfect for those who enjoy watching ragdolls tumble realistically. Skip if you prefer stable, predictable physics or don't care about cosmetic physics changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game version is compatible with the 2024 update before installing.
  • If you use other physics mods, test them together to ensure no conflicts.
  • Watch a few ragdoll deaths after installing to appreciate the new variety.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
SketchCritic
Version
2.0
Downloads
1,982,038
Endorsements
16,361
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
2/17/2022
Updated
1/20/2024

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