BlueTwelve Studios’ indie masterpieceStrayhastaken the world and the Internet by storm. The growing success and popularity ofStrayprove that unique and quirky video game concepts have the potential to entice players. With the heart-wrenching opener and adorable furry protagonist, what’s not to love?
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For better or worse, ever sinceStray’s release last week, developers and Nexus users have already been working tocreate different modsfor the game. While some mods work to improveStray’s general performance and gameplay, others alter the cat protagonist. Many of these mods give the playable kitty different makeovers and change its appearance completely, ranging from the paw-sitively adorable to the downright hiss-terical. These are PC-exclusive mods available on the Nexus, so PlayStation players are currently out of luck!
7Feline A Change?
Feel like more ofa dog person? Modder crubino has created the “Happy Puppy” mod that replaces the default character with a French bulldog. All the meows have appropriately been changed to woofs and barks, but maintains the cat’s agility and basic mannerisms. This will be the most graceful Frenchie you’ve ever seen!
Crubino intends to add more to this mod in the future, including more customization options like the ability to change the color of the pup’s fur, so stay tuned! Thisdog mod is available here.
6Heavy Rain - JASONNNNNN!
Although this isn’t a visual mod, this mod is still guaranteed add some spice to the vanilla base game,combining it with Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain.
Nexus creator Gibrietas swapsStray’s cute standard meow for variations of the iconic line from the PlayStation exclusive gameHeavy Rain- JASONNNN! Making the cat yell “JASON” on repeat is definitely a surefire method of keeping those Zurks away! ThisHeavy Rainmod is available here.
5When Worlds Collide - GTA: San Andreas And Minecraft
Several mods have been made to swap the cat-aracter into recognizable characters from other well-known video games. Nexus user sir_galahad172 has created the most cursedStraymod so far.Grand Theft Auto: San Andreascharacter CJhas been freakishly contoured to become a four-legged feline. Who knew that CJ was an abbreviation for Cat Johnson? At least players won’t have to follow a train in this playthrough. This is a joke mod, so players probably shouldn’t attempt to complete the game with this as it will break the game’s opening sequence. TheCJ mod is available here.
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A certainMinecraftanimal also makes an unexpected appearance in Stray. Nexus user RSH Kail Jones has created a mod that replaces the default tabby with the iconic pinkMinecraftpig. Although they don’t necessary blend in with this neon-apocalyptic wasteland, they are still a quirky alteration to the game. Partake in some piggy parkour across rooftops in the Slums! ThisMinecraftmod is available here.
4Cat’s Eye View
If your spirit animal is a cat, then this mod is for you. This first-person mod, created by Jessica Natalia, allows players to become even more immersed in the neon world ofStray.
Experience everything as a cat, like playing the piano, scratching up the furniture, and generally wreaking havoc. Adorably nuzzle robots, and even sleep on their laps; this mod would be an amazing official addition if added to the base game. The Zurks are even more terrifying up close and personal! Thisfirst-person pespective mod is available here.
3Cat In The Hat
As players progress through the world ofStray, they encountermany fashionable robotsexpressing their personalities through their clothing. Thanks to some Nexus mods, this classy kitty can do the same. Of course, players want to see their digital cat wearing fabulous top hats and fedoras, but for now, they have to settle for a newsboy cap.The “Newsboy Cap” mod, by sir_galahad172, allows players to model their fashion sense on a dystopian catwalk with this leather-look cap.
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Players can also look like an extra fromHarry Potterwiththe glasses mod, by sir_galahad172. With the round-frames, these glasses are guaranteed to elevate your kitties intelligence and make them look more well-read. With thebright neon-lights in Midtown, it feels as though this mod is also conscious of the dangers of blue-light emissions. Better be safe than sorry with protection from these glasses!
2Customizable Cats
Creators have begun to take requests and commissions for creating mods to change theStraycat into whatever your heart desires. There are already plenty of options to choose from, ranging from black and white tuxedo cats to adorable Siamese cats with blue eyes. Players can find a mod that matchestheir real-life cats. Memories of their furry friends can live on through the digital world, thanks to these mods. The"Tuxedo Cat" mod can be found here, thanks to Whenbearsreign, and includes an adorable picture of the real-life kitty the mod is based on. TheSiamese cat mod is available here, courtesy of sir_galahad172.
With the “Slightly Fat Cat” mod, created by Chris Rubina, players can also traverse the world ofStrayas a realistically tubby tabby! With an overhanging belly, this well-fed kitty is a fun change to the standard in-game character model - size representation has never been more important! Thefat cat mod is available here.
1Garfield: The Monday-Hating Moggy
Strayalready featuresan orange tabby protagonist, but one developer has taken things a step further, introducing one of the most iconic cats in cinematic history. Nexus mod creator crubino has createda masterpiece that replaces the default cat with the famous, chunky, lasagna-loving feline, Garfield the cartoon cat.
Garfield can be seen roaming this dystopian cyberpunk landscape with a disgusted half-lidded expression. This pampered puss is not impressed, but at least they are no dogs, or Mondays, in this universe! TheGarfield mod is available here.
Strayis available to play now on PC, PS4, and PS5.
