Elden Ring, the acclaimed 2022 epic by FromSoftware, has already been hailed as a near-perfect video game that dominated the gaming landscape. While it garnered numerous Game of the Year awards, there’s always room for improvement, and that’s where mods come in. Enter the Capybara Island mod, a delightful addition that addresses one of the game’s notable omissions—capybaras.
Released on May 4th by user Delemain on Nexus Mods, Capybara Island does precisely what its name suggests. Rather than altering Elden Ring’s remarkable gameplay and narrative, the mod replaces goats, deer, and boars with these adorable creatures. Even more exciting, it transforms your trusty steed, Torrent, into a rideable, giant capybara, allowing you to explore the game world with these lovable rodents by your side. To further embrace the capybara invasion, the mod even renames Limgrave’s location to Capybara Island.
But this mod isn’t just about adding whimsical fun; it also offers educational value. Loading screens in Elden Ring now feature charming capybara pictures accompanied by interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. Did you know that other animals, like birds and monkeys, often utilize capybaras as furniture? Thanks to this educational mod, you can learn intriguing tidbits about the largest living rodents while braving the perils of the Lands Between. It’s a delightful way to bring some lightness and cuteness to your gaming experience.
While we eagerly await the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC set to release in June, perhaps FromSoftware could take inspiration from this mod and consider incorporating capybaras into their future updates. After all, with the popularity and charm that Capybara Island brings, it’s becoming increasingly clear that every game could benefit from the inclusion of capybaras.
With Capybara Island and the recent Honkai: Star Rail’s sentient capybara, it seems that the gaming world is gradually recognizing what many of us have always believed—adding a capybara to any game would undoubtedly make it even better.
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