ModForge

⭐ — (75 endorsements) 📥 2,746 downloads 📌 v0.2.5 📅 1/8/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By Johnny Dazzling · Vortex Extensions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/2/2026 📅 Created: 1/8/2026

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 13 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #396 of 721 Vortex Extensions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Vortex support for HFW and HZDR games.

This page contains two extensions: one for HFW and another for HZDR. Please choose the one you need, or install both if you’re modding both games. You can read more about each extension below.

What is ModForge HZDR?

This is freshly made extension for Vortex which will allow to install traditional well known .core and .stream mods. (porting of my HZD mods in proress)

🔻Features:

ModForge HZDR:

  • [] Full mod management in Vortex, not extra tools to run [/]

    []Installs new type of mods (.core mods)[/]

    []Can install Gameplay Tweaks and Cheat Menu mod[/]

    []Install mods with one button click[/]

    []Separate interactive page[/]

    What is ModForge HFW?

    ModForge for HFW - is a powerfull extension for Vortex which supports all modern mods for Horizon Forbidden West, including hair mods, save files and other. Note for HFW Mod Manager users:  If you previously used the HFW Mod Manager, you can safely install this extension — it won’t overwrite your existing mods folder. ModForge manages mods in a separate mods_Vortex folder, so you can always switch back to HFW Mod Manager without loosing your previous mod list.

    🔻Features:

    ModForge HFW:

    • []Full mod management in Vortex, not extra tools to run[/]

      []Install mods with one button click [/]

      []Supports all modern .core & .stream mods ( including Focus Tweaks, ShieldWing Pro and more )[/]

      []Supports Save Files installation[/]

      []Supports Gameplay Tweaks and Cheat Menu mod[/]

      []Supports Hair mods (conflicts auto-managed by extension)[/]

      []Manage save files: edit description, replace preview, make "Custom" save[/]

      []Manage mod conflicts (advanced conflict detection and magement)[/]

      []Game screenshots management[/]

      How to install this Vortex extension

      For users who installing extension for the first time

      If you previously used the HFW Mod Manager, you can safely install this extension — it won’t overwrite your existing mods folder. ModForge manages mods in a separate mods_Vortex folder, so you can always switch back to HFW Mod Manager if you prefer.

      1. To install this extension, download it from the Files section and open Vortex. On the Extensions page, drop the ModForge extension into the bottom‑right Drop‑in field, then restart Vortex.

      2. Make sure to activate your game on the Games page.

      For users who switching from another HFW or HZDR Vortex extension

      If you was using another extension for Horizon Forbidden West and want to switch to ModForge you can easily do it by following these steps:

      1. With HFW game selected go to your main Mods page in Vortex and press Pugre Mods button on your upper panel.

      2. Go to Extensions page and disable or remove your old HFW or HZDR extension of another author.

      3. Install the ModForge extension. To install this extension, download it from the Files section and open Vortex. On the Extensions page, drop the ModForge extension into the bottom‑right Drop‑in field, then restart Vortex.

      4. Make sure your game is activated on the Games page.

      5. Come back to your main Mods page, select all mods (using ctrl+click or shift+click) and then press Reinstall button.

      6. Choose "Replace the existing mod" and toggle checkbox "Do this for all" , then press Continue.

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📊 Mod Details

Game
Site Mods
Author
Johnny Dazzling
Version
0.2.5
Downloads
2,746
Endorsements
75
Category
Vortex Extensions
Created
1/8/2026
Updated
7/2/2026
Tags
Game Extension

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