But when I found out I could alter its organs to my liking, it added a new layer of magic to the experience.

On its own, the game became a personal favorite.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind ignited my imagination with its bizarre, twisted fantasy world of giant flea taxis, ashen wastelands, and bug shell-armored Dunmer. I’ve plugged away at the same mod for the past six years. Using these developer tools takes a lot more know-how than crafting a Super Mario Maker level. But aspiring mod creators should know what they’re getting into when booting up Fallout 4’s upcoming Creation Kit. Already, the company’s latest free-roaming RPG teases player creation with in-game settlement construction. Long a PC gaming staple, modding is set to make new inroads when Bethesda Softworks brings Fallout 4 mod compatibility to the Xbox One early next year, with the PS4 to follow. They are a hobbyist’s gateway to game design. From revamping a few textures to building entire new worlds, their modifications blur the gap between players and developers. For years, creators and users of mods have upgraded their favorite titles in ways too numerous to list.

Fallout 4 modding tools