SDO - Scissors Difficulty Options
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #322 of 457 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Important Notes and Installation Instructions
To install, drag and drop the bin folder into your Cyberpunk 2077 directory.
To uninstall, remove Scissors Difficulty Options from Cyberpunk 2077/bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/mods
For most options, you will need to close and reopen the game if you wish to disable them. Meaning, you enabled Cyber Enemies, played with it a bit, but want it disabled. You'll have to disable it in the menu, then close the game and reopen it.
Options List
No Shooting Delay - Disables the hardcoded shooting patterns of enemies, allowing them to shoot their guns as fast as possible
Aggro On Silenced Gunshot - Enemies hearing a silenced gunshot now aggro the player, instead of just getting curious
Powerful Minibosses - Minibosses, the main enemy at Organized Crime Activities, are now real bosses
Cyber Enemies - Adds much more special enemies to the game (netrunner, mantis, hammer, etc.), increases the difficulty of these enemies, and gives all enemies the ability to heal. Increasing amount of higher tier enemies as you progress through the higher level districts.
Disable Enemies On Minimap - Disables enemy dots on minimap
Implement Break Hold - Implements the cut ability still visible on enemies that allowed them to break free of V's grapple
Immersive Movement - Gives some weight to V's movement
Harder Final Boss Fight - Disables hidden modifiers that made additional enemies in the final boss fight much easier
Immersive Damage Effects - V gets staggered upon getting hit, similar to how enemies do
Disable Recoil Recovery - Disables the automatic recovery from recoil.
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SDO - Scissors Difficulty Options adds various difficulty-increasing options to the game. With 2,828 endorsements and 219,927 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a tougher challenge. Last updated in 2022, it remains a solid gameplay mod for those wanting to customize difficulty.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High download count (219,927) shows it's widely used.
- 2,828 endorsements indicate strong community approval.
- Simple concept: adds difficulty options for players who want more challenge.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with the latest game version.
- Description is thin, so you'll need to check the mod page for specific options.
For players who find the base game too easy and want to crank up the challenge. If you're a veteran looking for new ways to test your skills, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer a more casual experience or want overhaul-style changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod page for a full list of difficulty options before installing.
- Start with a few options enabled to see how they affect gameplay before adding more.
- If you're unsure about compatibility, look for patches or user comments about the latest game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- Scissors
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 219,927
- Endorsements
- 2,828
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/30/2022
- Updated
- 6/2/2022
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