VAXIS Gore FX's and Particles.
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #223 of 592 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
>> ABOUT:
This massive overhaul is still a work in progress, keep this in mind that changes may still occur.
This mod changes the following:
Over 65 files overhauled so far.
Gore effects like blood dripping from gibbed body parts, decals, dynamic blood drops have longer lifetime and looks more gruesome.
Sound like blood leaking is exstended.
Blood dripping from blades and blunt weapons drips longer.
World particles like: Dust from dropping down from heights, sliding, jumping, explosions, fire, smoke, leaf's and other debris last longer in the environment.
Smoke from car fires, barrels, and flames on ground has been overhauled.
Tools like molotovs, barrels, and firecrackers are changed.
Dust impact when zombies fall has been overhauled with now physics based particles.
Lingering ashes from zombies.
Lingering smoke from burning zombies.
Lingering effects like bonfires, generators has increased duration of smoke and particles like embers
And much more!
See this demonstration video that showcases some of the changes:
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>> How to install:
Place data5.pak in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dying Light 2\ph\source.
(If you have other mods installed, you can just change the number to whatever you need to)
I highly recommend that you use combine this mod with my "Persistent Bodies and decals" Mod.
>> CHANGELOGS:
v. 1. 0
Initial release.
v. 1. 2
100+ Particles edited.
Much more dynamic blood particles.
Better fire and smoke through out the game.
Unused brain guts when head is smashed
Yellow slime are now present when zombies bleed from torso wounds.
Increased duration of blood mists when zombies explode.
Increased dynamic world particles like leafs and papers flying through the air.
* Increased lifetime on smoke particles when sliding and landing.
Much much more.
If you encounter any bugs or any particles that you don't think fits in the game, let me know what it is then i can fix it.
VAXIS Gore FX's and Particles overhauls gore and particle effects in the game, extending improvements to the world and environment. With 19 endorsements and 1,457 downloads, this niche gameplay mod offers a more visceral experience for players seeking enhanced visual feedback. Last updated in May 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh take on combat visuals—gore and particles get a much-needed upgrade.
- Small but dedicated following (19 endorsements) suggests it works for those who try it.
- Last updated May 2025, so it's recent and likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (19) means it's not widely tested—expect potential bugs.
- May conflict with other visual overhaul mods since it touches world and environment effects.
For players who want more visceral combat feedback and don't mind a niche mod with limited community validation. If you're after a complete visual overhaul, this might be a piece of the puzzle, but skip if you prefer well-established mods with extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager for installation—if not, just drop files into the game directory.
- Test the mod in a low-stakes area first to see if the gore effects are to your liking.
- If you use other visual mods, load this one last to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Dyinglight2 Mods
- Author
- VAXIS
- Version
- v.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,457
- Endorsements
- 19
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/4/2025
- Updated
- 5/11/2025
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