Users of the ModDB portal crowned the top ten mods of 2022, highlighting a year of bold creativity and community-driven innovation. The flagship entry, Entropy: Zero 2, drew the most votes as a marquee story mod, building on the enduring appeal of Half Life 2: Episode Two. In a close second, an independent reimagining of STALKER: Call from Pripyat titled STALKER Anomaly showcased how fan projects can expand worlds while respecting the original lore. Third place went to Unification Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War: Soulstorm, a mod that melds two beloved universes into a single, expansive campaign experience.
Entropy: Zero 2 introduces a brand-new seven-chapter campaign where players command an army of Combine and Alliance soldiers to confront Dr. Judith Mossman. This expansion has a dedicated page on Steam, where it earned a strong reception with thousands of reviews and an overwhelmingly positive verdict from players, underscoring its impact within the modding community.
TOP 10 mods of 2022:
- Entropy: Zero 2 up Half Life 2: Episode Two;
- STALKER Anomaly for STALKER: Call from Pripyat;
- Unification for Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War: Soulstorm;
- Empire at War Expanded: Fall of the Republic for Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption;
- DNF2001 Restoration project for Duke Nukem Forever (2001);
- Voxel Doom for demise;
- Half-life: field intensity for half-life;
- RealRTCW for Return to Castle Wolfenstein;
- Classic Offensive for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive;
- End point for half-life 2.
Earlier highlights showcased the community’s appetite for fresh takes on classic worlds, with anticipation-building trailers and previews that teased ambitious remakes and visual upgrades. A winter showcase featuring a fan-made Half-Life 2 remake drew attention for reimagining early Valve concepts with modern techniques, while The Witcher 3 received renewed interest through amplified visuals and character retellings. Modders continue to push the envelope, delivering substantial graphical improvements and gameplay enhancements that breathe new life into long-standing titles. A number of projects offered new interpretations of beloved series, making it clear that the modding community remains a vibrant force in the broader gaming ecosystem.
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Source: VG Times