Gameplay Tweaks and Cheat Menu

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,056 endorsements) 📥 48,243 downloads 📌 v1.6 📅 1/7/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Nukem · Gameplay Effects and Changes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/4/2022 📅 Created: 1/7/2022

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 106 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Horizon Zero Dawn's December 2021 patch (version 1. 11) or newer is required. Please post any issues in the comments.

Click here for the Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered version.

Click here for the Horizon Forbidden West version.

Installation

1. Extract the .zip contents to your game root folder. winhttp.dll should be in the same folder as HorizonZeroDawn.exe, along with mod_config.toml.

2. Edit any settings in mod_config.toml with a text editor to your heart's desire.3. Launch your game.

Uninstallation

1. Delete winhttp.dll and mod_config.toml in your game root folder.

Requirements

Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable (vc_redist x64) for VCRUNTIME140_1.dll

Basic feature list/rundown

Menu options:

  • [] Entity spawning

    [] Weather editing

    [] Player entity editing (inventory, faction, coordinates, components)

    [] Player camera entity editing (coordinates, components)

    [] Timescale & time of day settings

    [] Cheats (freecam, noclip, infinite ammo, ...)

    [] Quicksaves enabled through the "Saves" menu

    [] Access to game debug settings and logs

    Available patches:

    [] Intro logo skip

    [] Allow unlocking NewGame+ extras without completing all difficulties

    [] Allow unlocking preorder entitlements

    [] Allow setting a custom aspect ratio for cutscenes

    [] Allow the player to explore outside of the map boundaries

    [] Increase inventory space/item limits (10X)

    [] Increase all weapon ammo and potion limits

    [] Remove ingredient requirements for all crafting recipes (infinite resources/ingredients)

    [] Remove perk point requirements for unlocking skills (infinite perk points)

    [] Adjust player damage dealt & player damage received multipliers

    [] Allow horse mounts in all areas

    [] Remove the automatic slowdown while riding a horse

    [] Allow sprinting and mounting horses with all weapons, including heavy pickups

    [] Unlock photo mode camera panning controls

    [] Remove depth of field near camera blur

    [] Remove the vignette postprocessing effect

    [] Remove all camera magnetism

    [] Remove ambient looping sound effects on the Shield Weaver armor

    [] Remove the shield overlay on the Shield Weaver armor

    [] Remove the movement penalty when Aloy's focus is open

    [] Combine all inventory resource stacks into single entries

    [] Remove the pick-up animation when collecting resources

    [] Change the length of ingame days

    [] Increase the time between weather transitions

    [*] Dramatically increase the spa

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Gameplay Tweaks and Cheat Menu is a configurable DLL mod for adding commonly requested gameplay tweaks, enemy spawning, weather changes, entity component editing, and cheat options. With over 2,000 endorsements and 48,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for players seeking more control over their game. Last updated in 2022.

✨ Key Features

Configurable DLL form for gameplay tweaks and improvements
Support for spawning enemies
Ability to change weather
Edit entity components
Enable cheat options

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,056 endorsements and 48k downloads
  • Covers a wide range of tweaks in one mod
  • Configurable to suit your playstyle

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — may be outdated for current game versions
  • No detailed documentation provided in the description
  • Requires manual configuration, which might be tricky for newcomers
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to fine-tune gameplay mechanics and have access to cheat options without juggling multiple mods. Ideal for those comfortable with configuring DLL mods. Skip if you prefer simple, plug-and-play mods or want a more modern, actively updated tool.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's forum or comments for user guides on configuring the DLL
  • Make sure your game version is compatible with the 2022 update
  • Start with default settings and tweak one feature at a time to avoid conflicts

📊 Mod Details

Game
Horizonzerodawn Mods
Author
Nukem
Version
1.6
Downloads
48,243
Endorsements
2,056
Category
Gameplay Effects and Changes
Created
1/7/2022
Updated
2/4/2022

🔧 How to Install Horizon Zero Dawn Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Horizon Zero Dawn →

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