Zero Dawn Aloy Face Retexture
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 149 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Face retexture for Aloy based on and pulling elements from her Zero Dawn Texture.
Currently in progress of adding "no eyeliner" versions to these textures! 2 out of 3 updated as of 11/21/25.
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About
By using the original Zero Dawn texture, I replaced the FW Aloy texture's eyebrows, lips, and eyes. I also toned down the redness in FW Aloy's face to more closely match the ZD texture.
There are now 3 versions of the mod: The main file attempting to mimic the ZD texture and 2 optional requested versions: Airbrushed and Light touch.
Original/Base version v2 (ZD Eyeliner vs No Eyeliner)
Requested Airbrushed version v2 (ZD Eyeliner vs No Eyeliner)
Requirements
HFW Mod Manager
Installation
This video by Johnny Dazzling explains the process better than I ever could.
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A face retexture mod for Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn, aiming to replicate the original game's texture and lighting that the sequel washes out. With 141 endorsements and 3,933 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic fix for players who prefer the original look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 141 endorsements and nearly 4k downloads.
- Targets a specific visual issue—lighting washout—that many players notice.
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't alter gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Aloy's face—no other changes.
- Last updated in November 2025, but no confirmation of compatibility with the latest game patch.
For Horizon Zero Dawn players who miss the original game's face texture and lighting on Aloy. If you're bothered by the washed-out look in the sequel, this mod is for you. Skip if you want broader visual overhauls or gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original texture files before replacing them, just in case.
- If you're using a mod manager, check if it supports texture mods for Horizon Zero Dawn.
- Verify the mod's file structure matches your game's installation directory.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonforbiddenwest Mods
- Author
- ProjectZeroDawn
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 3,933
- Endorsements
- 141
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 9/12/2025
- Updated
- 11/30/2025
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