If the thought of facing down giant, hairy arachnids in high definition is keeping you from playing Capcom’s latest hit, you’re definitely not alone. Resident Evil Requiem features a segment midway through the campaign that is essentially a nightmare scenario for anyone with arachnophobia, but the mods community has already stepped in to fix it just days after launch.
Practical fixes for a scary problem
For players who just want the spiders gone so they can enjoy the story, there are a few straightforward options available on Nexus Mods. One popular tweak replaces the terrifying creatures with “formless blobs,” allowing you to keep the gameplay mechanics intact without the panic attack.
If fighting a floating shape feels a bit too immersion-breaking, other modders have swapped the spider models for less trigger inducing enemies. You can now choose to face off against birds, rats, or even standard models of Mr. X instead of the eight legged crawlers.
The return of the resident evil requiem mods
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Resident Evil modding scene without a bit of absurdity. The standout addition is a mod that swaps the game’s giant spider boss for Thomas the Tank Engine. It’s a hilarious callback to the Resident Evil 2 remake era, where Mr. X was famously replaced by the sentient train.
While a giant locomotive charging at you might still be terrifying in its own right, it’s certainly a different vibe than a realistic arachnid. Whether you go for the blobs or the tank engine, these mods mean you can finally finish Grace and Leon’s story without having to peek through your fingers.