1.00 Facial Animations
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #70 of 102 Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod uses the facial_clipset_groups.xml file from the 1. 00 PS4 Files. This mod is mainly for people who want better facial animations, but don't like the always angry look of John Marston Facial Animation Overhaul. This mod formely was
This mod replaces facial animations using the facial_clipset_groups.xml from the PS4 1.00 files, offering an alternative to John Marston Facial Animation Overhaul for players who want improved facial animations without the always-angry look. It is a small but popular cosmetic mod with 343 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 343 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads
- Gives you a more natural facial expression option compared to the angry look of other overhauls
- Lightweight mod that just swaps an XML file, so no heavy performance hit
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2022, so it might not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Only affects facial animations, so if you want a full animation overhaul, this won't cover body or movement
- Potential conflicts with other mods that modify the same facial_clipset_groups.xml file
For Red Dead Redemption 2 players who want better facial animations but find John Marston's constant angry expression off-putting. If you're a modder looking for a subtle improvement without overhauling the whole animation system, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want comprehensive animation changes or if you're on a newer game version that might break this mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original facial_clipset_groups.xml file before replacing it, so you can revert if needed.
- If you're using other animation mods, check if they also modify the same XML file to avoid conflicts.
- Since this mod is from 2022, test it after a game update to ensure it still works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- LeDana
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,305
- Endorsements
- 343
- Category
- Player
- Created
- 7/5/2021
- Updated
- 1/14/2022
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