Top 5 Arma Reforger Mods to Try First on Console
With mod support now available on consoles, Arma Reforger players can finally experience the creativity of the PC modding scene. From dynamic insurgencies to immersive roleplay systems, these mods can completely transform how you play. Below are five of the best Arma Reforger console mods available right now — all downloadable directly from the Workshop.
1. Overthrow
Overthrow drops you into a persistent insurgency campaign where you begin with almost nothing — just grit, guns, and your wits. The goal? Overthrow the occupying forces through guerrilla tactics, recruiting locals, and capturing territory bit by bit. What sets this mod apart is its evolving world and permadeath-style mechanics that reward long-term strategy and teamwork.
Existing features:
- Working Save & Load!
- GTA style wanted system. Be a civilian until you're not
- Town support and stability systems that react to your actions
- Capture villages by raising support there
- Capture towns and cities by raising support and winning a battle
- An economy with shops that sell you legal items and black market dealers that sell you pistols/grenades
- Manually place FOBs, sandbags and plenty of other stuff - Manually build structures at FOBs and captured bases
- Map bases populated with soldiers of any defined faction and upgraded with checkpoints, tower guards etc using a resource system that reacts to how much of a threat you are
- Capturing bases by triggering a QRF event and winning the battle
- Fast travel to any FOB or captured base
- Fast travel between bus stops
XBOX Players: XBOX Single player does not work, but you can still play multiplayer by running a server or joining one of the many public ones run by the community
2. RPLife
RPLife is a roleplay mod developed by Decimation Games, built upon the Everon Life Framework. It offers players a dynamic environment to engage in various roles, such as law enforcement, emergency services, or civilian life. The mod emphasizes immersive gameplay, allowing players to experience a persistent world where their actions have tangible consequences.
🔗 RP LIfe
- Roleplay Scenarios: Engage in diverse scenarios, from routine traffic stops to complex emergency responses.
- Persistent World: Your actions influence the game world, creating a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Community Engagement: Developed with input from the community, ensuring a mod that caters to player preferences.
Dependencies
- To run RPLife effectively, ensure the following dependencies are installed:
- Everon Life
- Enfusion Database Framework
- Enfusion Persistence Framework
3. Modern Military Equipment (MME)
Love realism? MME expands your arsenal with a vast collection of modern weapons, armor, and vehicles based on current-day NATO and global military forces. It’s perfect for players who want to run custom missions that feel like today’s battlefield.
Modern Military Equipment / 1.0.0 ----------------------------------------- Initial release includes various clothing such as footwear, vests, helmets and belts. ----------------- Known Issues - Vests model being stretched during movement. This will be fixed as all vests will be reworked at a later date - Ground models having clipping issues when placed on the ground - Various setups (mostly vests) are missing from the alphebetical list, This is intentional as the missing setups are not in the current public build of the mod. - Items having incorrect names
4. Kunar Province Map
Step into the harsh terrain of Afghanistan with this highly detailed map of Kunar Province. Designed for realistic combat missions, it features narrow valleys, mountain passes, and authentic architecture. Great for long-range recon or tight infantry combat.
5. Game Master FX
For mission creators, Game Master FX is a game-changer. It enhances the Game Master mode with added visual and sound effects like explosions, dynamic weather, ambient sounds, and lighting options. The result? More immersive, dramatic missions that feel like cinematic experiences.
4 Explosion Effects - 7 Smoke Effects - 3 Fire Effects - 2 Parachute Flare Effects - 6 Artillery Shell Effects and Barrage Systems - 2 Mines - 2 Sounds (Sirens) - 5 Destructible Props - 2 Gas Clouds Mine Sweeper model: 11TH AB - CPT. Nomad 1.0.60: dummy update for sync purposes 1.0.59: Update for game version 1.0.58: Removed arland debug stuff 1.0.57: AP mine origin a little higher 1.0.56: AP mine has bigger hitbox now 1.0.55: Flag action fix maybe 1.0.54: Mines might be fixed 1.0.53: Disabled mines until I fix them 1.0.52: compatibility update 1.0.51: added lights to Large and Huge explosions 1.0.50: AT mines now kill driver and gunner to avoid the teamkill issue 1.0.48-1.0.49: Mine tweaks - let's try setting vehicles on fire with AT mines. 1.0.47: Tweaking mines again. Let me know if they are worse. Added new siren. Added two destructible radar props. 1.0.46: Mine collisions set to static - should no longer float away into space. Added air raid siren. Increased smoke size and lens flares of flare effects. 1.0.45: Holidays are over :( 1.0.39: Bringing Large and Huge explosion sounds into game version 0.9.7 1.0.38: Attempt to reduce possible entity browser filter conflicts with other mods. 1.0.37: Doubled AT mine damage. 1.0.34-36: Added two mines. 1.0.33: Fixed crash in spawning medium artilllery due to incorrect warhead prefab. 1.0.32: Fixed some artillery projectiles not showing up. Removed penetrator from medium artillery so it does not instantly destroy a BTR. 1.0.31: Barrage range max 150 meters, all explosion damage significantly increased (large and huge can destroy vehicles now)
🎮 How to Install Arma Reforger Mods on Console
To install these mods, launch Arma Reforger on your Xbox or PS5, go to the “Workshop” tab, search for the mod’s name, and hit “Subscribe.” The game will automatically download and enable them. Console players on both platforms can now enjoy nearly the same modding flexibility that PC players have benefited from for years.
🌐 Why Mods Matter in Arma Reforger
The Arma series has always thrived on community-driven content. These best Arma Reforger console mods extend the game far beyond its vanilla experience, turning it into a dynamic sandbox for tactical warfare, storytelling, and co-op fun. As the modding community grows, console players will continue to see richer content and more immersive scenarios.
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