HC Mods corner (SotTR, HFW)

[VonRaschke]

13 hours ago, hornycopter said:

Should I pursue it it all, if different variations will be available?

Yes, but hopefully it doesn't take over a year to complete like your Lara HC mod. 😣

[General_Jeno]

Just my 2c, but I'd say a full nude version and then a lewd armor version, just have some armor pieces to look cool but still mostly nude. Basically as the current version is mostly, really.

+1 on the pubic hair though!

[iikagen]

I hope we can get the same abs on the Carja Blazon outfits on her default body too!

[ibmeto]

17 hours ago, hornycopter said:

It's possible in theory - I can add outfit parts to Aloy's headgear - then it can be disabled in-game ("Setting - General - Show Headpiece").

But I have to figuire out materials more - right now I'm not sure if it's possible to retain cloth material on loincloth if I add it to headgear (most headgears don't have cloth materials of their own to use it on loincloth).

Also I'm not sure for what versions of outfits I should add this "in-game disable" feature. My plan is eventually release 6 variations of outfits:

• Nude
• Armor Nude
• Armor Topless
• Armor SFW
• Loincloth Topless
• Loincloth SFW

Should I pursue it it all, if different variations will be available?

It's up to you.
The six outfit options sounds good.
Keep it up
 

Thanks

[Hlamster]

On 7/24/2025 at 6:40 AM, hornycopter said:

Body model (vanilla body type)

Do you mean the vanilla thin version?

Yes, please.

[lexikat]

21 hours ago, hornycopter said:

It's possible in theory - I can add outfit parts to Aloy's headgear - then it can be disabled in-game ("Setting - General - Show Headpiece").

But I have to figuire out materials more - right now I'm not sure if it's possible to retain cloth material on loincloth if I add it to headgear (most headgears don't have cloth materials of their own to use it on loincloth).

Also I'm not sure for what versions of outfits I should add this "in-game disable" feature. My plan is eventually release 6 variations of outfits:

• Nude
• Armor Nude
• Armor Topless
• Armor SFW
• Loincloth Topless
• Loincloth SFW

Should I pursue it it all, if different variations will be available?

I'm always fan of keeping thing "realistic" and immersive, and so to me armor nude / armor topless seems to most fit that since aloy would want protection while fighting machines, or walking through the villages and towns. although, i definitely want a nude version for when aloy is hanging out or swimming and doesn't want to get her armor wet. 

To that end, it'd be cool if toggle headgear could be reworked into toggling the entire, but of course idk if that'd even be possible or worth the effort. 

 

14 hours ago, hornycopter said:

On another note - want to share my HFW files findings. I've only edited 5 bodypaints so far and I've already discovered that 3 of them were kinda naughty by default 😅.

But you can't even figure it out in-game because nor Aloy or any NPCs (that use same bodypaints) have anything even close to revealing outfits by default 😄

Heck, in this game most of the body models are non-existent underneath clothing (polygons are deleted).
So somebody at some point at Guerrilla Games were sitting there making those bodypaint patterns - then like half of pixels of those textures were never ever ever rendered in final game ... absolutely brilliant 😁

Gonna return to my research at some point later, maybe there is more default naughty stuff 🤓 

 

They were naughty easter eggs waiting for someone like you to discover them. 

 

 

13 hours ago, klimk said:

Is a hairy version planned ?

Would also like to see a jungle on our jungle girl, or a trimmed bush. 

 

all in all, its looking great and i cant wait to see use the final version in my next play through

 

 

 

 

[Procrasturbator]

16 hours ago, hornycopter said:

I'm mostly cater to myself, I like sexy and revealing outfits more than just plain nude mods - so feature to disable outfit parts in-game also catering to me too😉

But I indestand that nude version is most awaited, so "in-game disable" feature will remain at the end of the list for now. Nude first, then new outfits again (my favorite), then maybe try figuring out "in-game" features.

 

 Most variations will be just deleting parts of sexy outfit that I create first (most my time will be spent on that), so I don't think I can overwork myself with that particular "deleting action" 🙃. 

 

 

 

On another note - want to share my HFW files findings. I've only edited 5 bodypaints so far and I've already discovered that 3 of them were kinda naughty by default 😅.

But you can't even figure it out in-game because nor Aloy or any NPCs (that use same bodypaints) have anything even close to revealing outfits by default 😄

Heck, in this game most of the body models are non-existent underneath clothing (polygons are deleted).
So somebody at some point at Guerrilla Games were sitting there making those bodypaint patterns - then like half of pixels of those textures were never ever ever rendered in final game ... absolutely brilliant 😁

Gonna return to my research at some point later, maybe there is more default naughty stuff 🤓 

 

I'm always a big fan of the "functionally nude" kindof look. Sortof like a reverse bunnysuit but with armor/clothes. Especially when it comes to specific characters where costume is part of their iconic look. Just completes the character, its as much a part of who they are as their hairstyle if that makes sense. Plus it helps her pop off screen and not blend/fade in to the background from the piss lighting/color tone. But the current tattoo look for Aloy in the current version of the mod really works in that way. Almost makes it feel lore-accurate in a sense. Don't really know how else to explain it. Normal full nude is great, but it feels so out of place and less immersive. Some kind of tribal tattoo look almost works with this world.

 

I'd even like a version where the boobs on the tattoos weren't cut out, but painted over like they were before, but with the pubic area how it is in the current version (minus the cloth)

[Samus01]

@Procrasturbator

 

https://www.nexusmods.com/horizonforbiddenwest/mods/128

[trojanabanana]

Would anyone here be willing to explain the benefits of using the HFW mod manager vs using Vortex via Nexus mods? I remember seeing something about it here or maybe on one of the Nexus forums, but I can't seem to find it again. Thanks in advance. 

[hornycopter]

22 hours ago, trojanabanana said:

Would anyone here be willing to explain the benefits of using the HFW mod manager vs using Vortex via Nexus mods?

 

Benefit is that different mods gonna work together at all.

 

HFW uses new engine with new game assets data structure - you can't just keep adding new files from different modders to your game folder with rewriting in case of conflicts, not gonna work here.

HFW requires to write each new file to it's unified encrypted table of content to make game learn about it and use it properly. Nexus as a company I think never gonna alter any files of any game ever with their soft without some kind of agreement, so Vortex Manager is useless here.

Edited July 27, 2025 by hornycopter

[trojanabanana]

5 hours ago, hornycopter said:

 

Benefit is that different mods gonna work together at all.

 

HFW uses new engine with new game assets data structure - you can't just keep adding new files from different modders to your game folder with rewriting in case of conflicts, not gonna work here.

HFW requires to write each new file to it's unified encrypted table of content to make game learn about it and use it properly. Nexus as a company I think never gonna alter any files of any game ever with their soft without some kind of agreement, so Vortex Manager is useless here.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the explanation; I appreciate your willingness to answer. Awesome that so much development for this game has occurred in the last couple of months. Hope nothing's causing you to wanna rip out your hair, and look forward to your next release as always. cheers 

[rocky66614]

@hornycopter Great work on these mods. The progress till now is amazing and unbelievable. Most of us had completely lost hope of ever seeing any NSFW mods for this game.

 

I was wondering, since it is a complete new render, is it possible to create a thicc version of Aloy like there were for the original game?

If that can be made, it would be totally awesome.

[hornycopter]

Thanks to helpfull HEX edits by id-daemon Aloy head model can be modified by conventional methods now.

I thought it would be a crime to release Head Model Customizer only after nude version 🙃

 

 

In truth I've just got excited than figure out how to edit all head meshes together efficiently and made this mod almost in one go today.😁 

 

This mod also allows to delete peachfuzz and sunburns from both default and new head model.

 

Edited July 30, 2025 by hornycopter

[pastreloks]

2 minutes ago, hornycopter said:

Thanks to HEX edits by id-daemon Aloy head model can be now modified by conventional method. I thought it would be a crime to release HC Aloy HFW - HM Customizer only after nude version 🙃

 

In truth I've just got excited than figure out how to edit head meshes efficiently and made this mod almost in one go.😁 

 

 

 

 

Abandoned this game in last year, but now you've restored my faith in it. You'll enter the pantheon of the saints.

[kingcody]

1 hour ago, hornycopter said:

Thanks to helpfull HEX edits by id-daemon Aloy head model can be now modified by conventional methods now.

I thought it would be a crime to release Head Model Customizer only after nude version 🙃

 

 

In truth I've just got excited than figure out how to edit all head meshes together efficiently and made this mod almost in one go today.😁 

 

This mod also allows to delete peachfuzz and sunburns from both default and new head model.

 

Does this work WITH the aloy skimpy outfits mod you made? You need the launcher for them to coexist, correct?
Bravo, dude.

[Sheppi23]

Hello Hornycopter,

 

I have additionnal suggestions for the chubby and Muscular Lara CROFT models:

- more fluffy pubic hair.

- armpit hair ( like in cyberpunk: Custom Armpit Texture for FemV with Hair Option at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community / 3D BodyHair - Wearable armpits hair for Masc and Fem (AXL) (M F) (GS) at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community.

- sweaty body ( another reference: Sweatness Body - The Witch's Inkwell - VTK and KSUV at Cyberpunk 2077 Nexus - Mods and community).

 

Don't know if it's doable but you've been doing a great job Hornycopter!

 

Will Lara's models also have more clothes (sweaty) ?

[BlackFalcon]

Yo HC its so nice too see your work in a new game. Does this mean you're done with SOTTR?

 I would love to see you work with the Assassins Creed saga (to be more specific on Kassandra. Evie and Naoe) some day.

[alonso14959]

10 hours ago, hornycopter said:

Thanks to helpfull HEX edits by id-daemon Aloy head model can be now modified by conventional methods now.

I thought it would be a crime to release Head Model Customizer only after nude version 🙃

 

 

In truth I've just got excited than figure out how to edit all head meshes together efficiently and made this mod almost in one go today.😁 

 

This mod also allows to delete peachfuzz and sunburns from both default and new head model.

 

I'm loving the work you're putting into this game! Just to be clear, will the Aloy face change mod remain a separate mod when the body options are released in the future, or do you plan on making her new face the official face of your mods? I spend so much time playing this game that I find any face other than the Default one a bit strange.

[LaSalsa]

Not sure what I am doing wrong. I did a clean install of the game but anytime I run the mod manager I get the following message. I ran the Armor skimpy mod no problem without the MM before.

[hornycopter]

On 7/29/2025 at 5:42 PM, kingcody said:

Does this work WITH the aloy skimpy outfits mod you made? You need the launcher for them to coexist, correct?

All my HFW mods are installed separately but compatibale with each other, you need HFW Mod Manager to use them, yes.

 

On 7/30/2025 at 12:37 AM, BlackFalcon said:

Does this mean you're done with SOTTR?

No, After big update for HC Aloy I'll return to HC Lara, then go back and forth between games with big updates. Smaller updates maybe will appear out of the order though. I think I'll be busy with both Horizon and TR series for a while, so Assassins Creed mods from me are not likely, sorry.

 

On 7/30/2025 at 2:15 AM, alonso14959 said:

Just to be clear, will the Aloy face change mod remain a separate mod when the body options are released in the future

Yes, face mod will remain separate. 

 

On 7/30/2025 at 2:15 AM, alonso14959 said:

I find any face other than the Default one a bit strange.

I've tried to stay as true to original as possible. HC Aloy is still Hannah Hoekstra imho,  just I've used her younger pictures as refs, because Aloy is in her early 20s in-game.

 

On 7/30/2025 at 11:53 AM, LaSalsa said:

I did a clean install of the game but anytime I run the mod manager I get the following message. I ran the Armor skimpy mod no problem without the MM before.

Dunno, haven't had this message myself before. Mod Manager also just adds "streaming_graph.core" and "package.20.00.core.stream" files to game, as you did manually before. Only thing I can recommend - restore game files to original, remove Mod Manager folder completely and carefully follow all my installation instructions on Nexus once again.

 

Edited July 31, 2025 by hornycopter

[Mafa7]

Do we have an estimate for a release ?

[crank2]

Can't wait to see what you cook up for the outfits

[LaSalsa]

16 hours ago, hornycopter said:

Dunno, haven't had this message myself before. Mod Manager also just adds "streaming_graph.core" and "package.20.00.core.stream" files to game, as you did manually before. Only thing I can recommend - restore game files to original, remove Mod Manager folder completely and carefully follow all my installation instructions on Nexus once again.

 

I figured it out. I followed the instruction but this time I closed the MM after installing the mods then it worked.

[kingcody]

@hornycopterdo you think it would be possible to make like a "natural" or more "saggy" version of Aloy's tits for your mods? Not that your current stuff isn't AMAZING, but I was replaying FF7 Rebirth and the Tifa "natural" nude mods make her tits look incredible.

 

Could our savior of Meridian get something like that do you think?

[ozzel77]

I'm really hoping for someone to make some gameplay vids of this mod.
Is there anybody up for it?