Alternatively, you can forgo Vortex and manually install the mods into the various game folders. First, you should have the Vortex application from NexusMods, which'll help you easily download and install mods into your game files. There are some things you should know before modding your game. Whether it is your first time visiting the Northern Realms or you're returning after watching the series, there are a few must have mods that will help you along the way. Another major contributor to the games longevity and re-playability has been the studios support of third party modding and the massive modding community that continues to produce content for the game. This is in part thanks to its two stunning DLC additions and the well-received Netflix adaptation of the books. Five years have past since the initial launch of CD Project Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and yet the game still remains relevant.