This Resident Evil 4 Remake mod gives Leon waist ink and lets him show it off, too
“Finally, the game is playable.”
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What you need to know
The highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 Remake has only been out for a few days, but that hasn’t stopped the community from the renowned modding website Nexus Mods from creating a variety of different mods for the PC version of the game.
A quick scroll through the Resident Evil 4 Remake category on the site shows that things have gotten pretty wild, as is often the case with game modding. Some mods are helpful and beneficial (REFramework,Simple FOV Cheat Engine Plugin), but most of them are downright silly and ridiculous (Shrek Salvador Replacer,Play as CJ,Banana Gun and Spoon Knife). There’s evenEl Thomas, a creation that continues the modding community’s tradition of putting Thomas the Tank Engine where he doesn’t belong by replacing Resident Evil 4’s Del Lago lake monster.
So far, though, my favorite mod isthis oneby user TrieuPham that gives Leon Kennedy (the game’s protagonist and playable character) a flashy lower back tattoo, along with a hilarious crop top outfit that lets him show it off to the world. It’s not as absurd as some of the other mods you can find on the Nexus, but it’s a perfect fit for Leon’s “himbo” vibe and the campy tone of Resident Evil 4 in general.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that modders have given Leon some waist link to flaunt. Last year, Nexus Mods user GHerrsch published avery similar modfor the original game. Since the Remake mod features an almost identical tattoo design and the exact same clothing, it’s clear that TrieuPham was inspired by GHerrsch’s work and wanted to make sure that Leon’s new ink and outfit made it into theResident Evil 4 Remake.
If you’d like to use the mod, TrieuPham says you’ll need to install it via theFluffy Mod Manager. This tool — developed for the Resident Evil 4 Remake by user FluffyQuack — allows you to install mods by modifying PAK file archives. The tool’s description clearly explains everything you need to know, and using it is quick and easy.
Undeniably, the world is a better place now that this mod exists. Way to go TrieuPham, you’re doing God’s work. Nexus user gummicorn said it best: “Finally, the game is playable.”
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Just because Leon has to infiltrate a parasite-infested cult and save the President’s daughter doesn’t mean that he can’t show off his new ink. Modding is only supported on the PC version, but even if you’re on console, Resident Evil 4 Remake is a must-play experience.
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Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he’s been an avid fan since childhood. He’s been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you’ll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he’s not writing or gaming, there’s a good chance he’s either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once.Follow him on X(Twitter).
