Summary
The world is in a sad state of affairs in theMetro Exodusuniverse. Having to live underground to survive, after all, is no picnic. Then, there’s always the mutant wildlife to contend with as well. Nevertheless, just because things are dreary from a storytelling standpoint doesn’t mean the game itself has to look that way too.
The number of mods available forMetro Exodusis limited, and the vast majority of them focus on the graphics. However, whether it’s making the visuals look prettier or making the player’s life easier, both newcomers and veterans ofMetro Exodusshouldn’t go without these helpful mods.
Updated July 13, 2025 by Andrew McLarney:Although it was initially released almost seven years ago now, Metro Exodus, along with its predecessors, continues to hold up as a fantastic game both visually and in terms of its captivating story and gameplay. However, the game has been somewhat starved of mods due to the difficulty of learning its exclusive engine, meaning the vast majority of available mods for the game are just visual reshades.
1Metro Exodus Redux
A Graphical Improvement Overhaul
Speaking of enhanced visuals, it’s hard for the player to go wrong withMetro Exodus Redux. Comprehensive graphics mods often incorporate a variety of improvements as part of their function. Sometimes, certain mods can go a little overboard, resulting in a drastically altered visual presentation. One of the main strengths of Metro Exodus Redux is that it still maintains the general artistic vision of the vanilla game.
Among its features are improvements to colors, shadows, tonemapping, and sharpness. When looking to make an upgrade to the graphics, this mod gets the job done admirably.
2Minimalist Reshade
A Minor But Noticeable Enhancement
A great alternative to the previous mod is the aptly titledMinimalist Reshade. Like Metro Exodus Redux, the Minimalist Reshade mod doesn’t substantially change the vanilla art style. Rather, the mod includes a selection of small tweaks and improvements that, when taken together, give the game much cleaner visuals.
The appearance of blurry textures is reduced, which allowsMetro Exodusto possess a much smoother presentation. The mod also adjusts various colors, making the game world look more vibrant without resorting to overkill.
3No-Intro Videos Fix
A Simple Time-Saver For Returning Players
For games that fans have played hundreds of times already, sitting through the same old intro sequence represents the epitome of boredom. Luckily, PC players often have a way to skip these interminable cutscenes for good.
In the case ofMetro Exodus, theNo-Intro Videos Fixmod does precisely that. Installing this mod will deactivate the intro cutscene, letting players jump straight into the action, minus the unnecessary waiting.
4Collectors Save Game
An Easy Shortcut For Frustrated Players
Many video games, particularly ones with an open-world component, tend to contain collectibles. Although they’re not always mind-blowingly interesting, plenty of fans undoubtedlyenjoy the scavenger huntmechanic this trope represents.
However, for players who don’t feel like going through all that work inMetro Exodus, theCollectors Save Gamemod is just the ticket. This is, unsurprisingly, a save game whereby every collectible has already been found. In addition,all weapon and armor/utility modshave been collected as well. This mod is great for those wanting to begin a New Game Plus without any hassles.
5All Weapons – Modded Savegame
A Save File For All Gun Nuts Out There
Speaking of weapons, wouldn’t it be nice to have all the firepower possible early on in the game? In a similar vein to the previous mod,All Weapons-Modded Savegamegives players all the available hardware inMetro Exoduswhile barely lifting a finger.
When players start a new game at the Volga level,every weapon and its associated upgradewill be open to them. This also holds true for armor, helmets, and equipment modifications. Being overpowered never felt so good.
6More Authentic Textures
Improves The Game’s Visual Authenticity
Improving a game’s textures can go a long way towardupgrading the overall visual fidelity. Experienced modders are undoubtedly aware that most texture improvements are contained in comprehensive packs. Just having a few texture packs installed will have a marked impact on a game’s appearance.
More Authentic Texturesis, by contrast, abit smaller in scope compared to other packs. It includes enhancements to the game’s many posters and railroad cars. The mod also retextures army officers, giving them uniforms belonging to the Russian Federation rather than the Soviet Union.
7A Photo-Cinematic Metro
An Atmospheric Mod For Dramatic Screenshots
As mentioned before, various reshades can have very different impacts on a game’s artistic presentation. As its name implies,A Photo-Cinematic Metrogives the game a much more realistic aesthetic and strives for a film-quality presentation.
The altered visuals are certainly impressive, especially when it comes to shadows and lighting. Just be sure to follow the mod author’s installation instructions carefully before giving this mod a shot.
8High Performance Reshade For Only DX11
Improves The Vibrancy of the Game Considerably
Yet another reshade mod, this add-on’s effects can have a strikingly noticeable impact on the game’s color palette. TheHigh Performance Reshade For Only DX11mod tweaks the game’s lighting, shadows, and color effects to make things less somber and more eye-catching.
More specifically, the mod tones down the game’s predilection towards yellow tint in certain places. Snowy scenes now appearmore vibrant and contain less gray. It’s a noticeable alteration that most fans will likely appreciate.
9Performance & Gameplay Enhancer
Improves All Visual Aspects of the Game And Some Additional Settings
No game is without its share of bugs or otherwise irritating faults.Metro Exodus, of course, is no exception. Fortunately, players won’t have to look far for an all-inclusive mod that alleviates at least some of these annoying distractions.
ThePerformance & Gameplay Enhancermod employs several quality-of-life fixes. The mod itself is actually a configuration file that “disables unwanted effects, such as motion blur, foliage shadows, and artificial mouse input delay.” As such, this mod should definitely be considered by new and returning players alike.
10Anna Mod Pack
Enables Players To Alter Anna’s Appearance
TheAnna Mod Packis a rather unique add-on forMetro Exodusthat focuses solely on one character. Anna, Artyom’s wife, plays a central role in the game’s story. For whatever reason, if fans feel that Anna is due for a bit of a makeover, this mod certainly delivers.
Among its features are severalalternative options regarding Anna’s look. Tattoos, new hair colors, and clothing choices can all potentially give Anna a vastly different appearance. It’s by no means an essential mod, but one that may interest fans nonetheless.
