Project EQUINOX Complete

⭐ ⭐ (597 endorsements) 📥 17,435 downloads 📌 v3.2 📅 12/4/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Zay and KurasaNick · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/1/2025 📅 Created: 12/4/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #2 of 516 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

PROJECT EQUINOX -COMPLETE-

For the uninitiated, this is a combat overhaul for Kingdom Hearts III,

based around the series deuteragonist Riku.

Keyblades and Formchanges have been changed, animations have been swapped,

and a ton of assets have been modified to better reflect Riku rather than Sora.

This is the most complete version of the mod, as just about every single bug has been ironed out,

and every bit of Riku's moveset has been accounted for.

I highly encourage you to give it a go, if you haven't already.

Will there be future updates to this mod? Maybe. Maybe not.

If I could find a way to skip all the cutscenes to make this more of a gameplay-focused experience,

then I would probably go back to make that change.

But I don't think anybody really knows how to do that... yet.

For now, though, I would consider this the complete package.

※ FAQ ※

Q: Are you going to/can you make a (character) mod?

A: I don't take requests for mods. (Commissions, maybe, but even that is a case-by-case basis.) If you mean mods I personally would like to do, though... I don't know. I guess we'll see.

Q: Will there be world-specific or alternate outfits for Riku?

A: World-specific? No. Alternate? Maybe.

Q: What is the end goal for this?

A: Giving Riku an expanded kit and making him a viable and fun character to play through the whole game.

Q: Is there any story tied to this mod?

A: Sort of? But this is a fan-made work, do try to remember that. This is Tetsuya Nomura's IP, and I'm not here to profess that I have a better idea on how his story should be written. I'm not even doing any broad strokes with this project's story, either; this is a gameplay mod first and foremost. But there are some vignettes here and there about that one year that everybody's spent searching for Sora.

Q: Will using this mod have any effect on Riku's playable segments in the campaign?

A: The only significant change will be how Riku's base combo comes out and flows a little faster. Aside from that, not really.

Q: Are Formchanges changed for Riku?

A: Oh boy, are they. Most of his Formchanges are effectively his Link Styles from KH3D.

Q: Which Keyblades don't have working Formchanges?

A: At this point, all of the Keyblades have been replaced, with their own respective Formchanges.

Q: Is (insert game mechanic here) going to be changed or added?

A: Maybe, maybe not. It depends on what you're asking for. For all intents and purposes though, this is basically the final form of Project Equinox.

Q: Can you make modular versions of the (insert any ability or Formchange here) moveset, so I can play

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Project EQUINOX Complete is a comprehensive mod for Kingdom Hearts 3 that overhauls gameplay, fixes bugs, and allows players to complete the entire campaign as Riku. With 597 endorsements and 17,435 downloads, it's a well-received character mod for fans of the character.

✨ Key Features

Overhauls gameplay to provide a fresh experience as Riku
Fixes bugs present in the original game or previous mod versions
Allows players to complete the entire campaign as Riku
Popular with 597 endorsements and 17,435 downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 597 endorsements and over 17k downloads
  • Turns the whole campaign into a Riku playthrough, which is a dream for fans
  • Includes bug fixes and gameplay tweaks, so it's more than a simple skin swap

⚠️ Cons

  • Only works with Kingdom Hearts 3, so if you're on a different game, this is useless
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter gameplay or characters
  • May require a fresh save to avoid conflicts with existing progress
🎯 Is This For You?
For KH3 players who've always wanted to play as Riku from start to finish. If you're a Riku fan or just want a fresh take on the campaign, this is for you. Skip if you're not interested in character swaps or if you prefer vanilla gameplay.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save files before installing, just in case.
  • If you're using other mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
  • Consider starting a new game to experience the full Riku campaign without issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Kingdomhearts3 Mods
Author
Zay and KurasaNick
Version
3.2
Downloads
17,435
Endorsements
597
Category
Characters
Created
12/4/2021
Updated
12/1/2025

🔧 How to Install Kingdom Hearts III Mods

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