REFramework
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 267 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This version is only for RE4. If you want the builds of REFramework that work with the other RE Engine games, then go to the main repository.
For up-to-date information, head to the GitHub page.
Reporting a bug
For information on the scripting and plugin API, check out the wiki
For examples of what the scripting system can do, check out the Example scripts and the many mods for Monster Hunter Rise making use of REFramework.
To install, simply extract dinput8.dll from the zip file into your RE4 game install folder.
Installing the upscaler branch is similar, but when you install "UpscalerBasePlugin", extract the "PDPerfPlugin.dll" out of the folder inside the zip file, and do not extract the folder itself. Make sure you also follow the instructions on UpscalerBasePlugin's page about installing your preferred upscaler DLLs.
Once the upscaler branch is successfully installed, its settings can be found under "TemporalUpscaler" in the REFramework menu.
Scripts can be installed in the "reframework/autorun" folder.
Plugins can be installed in the "reframework/plugins" folder. Loose DLL files with no REF functionality can be loaded in here too.
The menu can be toggled with the "Insert" key. The key can be changed under "Configuration".
This page may not be updated frequently. Use the GitHub page as an always up-to-date resource.
VR Troubleshooting
Modding Haven Discord
REFramework is a powerful modding framework for RE Engine games, offering a Lua scripting API, FreeCam, Timescale, FOV, Ultrawide, and VR support, plus a ReShade crash fix. It's essential for modders and players seeking enhanced control and compatibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 24k endorsements and 1.3M downloads
- All-in-one toolkit: FreeCam, timescale, FOV, ultrawide, and VR in one install
- Actively updated as of February 2026, so it's not abandoned
⚠️ Cons
- Requires understanding of Lua if you want to write your own scripts
- VR and ultrawide features may demand a beefy GPU to run smoothly
- As a framework, it can conflict with other mods that hook the same engine functions
For RE Engine modders who want a solid base to build scripts and for players who want built-in tweaks like FreeCam or ultrawide support. Skip if you're after simple cosmetic mods—this is a technical tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game uses the RE Engine (like RE2/3/4 Remake, Devil May Cry 5) before installing—REFramework won't work on other engines.
- Use the built-in FreeCam to scout for hidden items or take screenshots—it's a great way to learn the tool.
- If you're modding, start with simple Lua scripts from the community to see how the API works before writing your own.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Residentevil42023 Mods
- Author
- praydog
- Version
- Nightly01215
- Downloads
- 1,323,777
- Endorsements
- 24,111
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/11/2023
- Updated
- 2/7/2026
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