Exceptional fan-created reload animations for Abiotic Factor have drawn acclaim even from the game's art director, who commended, "You perfectly captured the ambience I had in mind."
A dedicated fan, known as Hoider, has created a mod for the recently launched survival game, Abiotic Factor. The mod redesigns the game's reload animations, tying them to the progression of the in-game Reloading skill, and has received direct praise from Abiotic Factor's art director, Connor Moran.
Hoider's mod, which has been in development for at least six months before the game's official 1.0 release in July 2025, offers three unique animations per gun that improve in style and speed as the skill level increases. The animations reflect the player character's transformation from a conflict-averse boffin to a hardened survivor.
The mod has been publicly shared and showcased in a popular YouTube video by Hoider. Moran, impressed by Hoider's work, praised the animations for capturing the game's intended vibe and enhancing the reload experience. Hoider's favorite reloads are for the revolver, where the scientist goes from clumsy to confident in a single, smooth motion.
Abiotic Factor, a Half-Life-inspired survival game, was launched this week and has received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam and a score of 92 in a review. Morgan Park, in the review, called it one of the greatest survival crafting games ever made.
The mod is accessible and relevant to the current player base looking for animation enhancements that align with the game’s core mechanics. However, no indication suggests this mod is officially integrated into the game, so players likely need to install it manually or view it as fan content enhancing the game's aesthetic and gameplay feel.
About the Mod Creator
Hoider is a YouTube creator who has a channel dedicated to creating elaborate reload animations for Abiotic Factor. Prior to this, Rick Lane, known for writing for publications like PC Gamer, Edge, Eurogamer, and the Guardian, was a games editor of Custom PC magazine and associated website bit-tech.net. Lane has been fascinated by PC gaming since he was seven years old, with favorites including Quake, Thief, Half-Life, and Deus Ex.
Recap
- Mod creator: Hoider
- Mod type: Reload animations redesign tied to Reloading skill progression
- Availability: Publicly shared and praised as of July 2025
- Development status: Completed at least a first full version; active six-month effort noted before July 2025
- Recognition: Praised by Abiotic Factor's art director for alignment with original game design
- Integration with game: Animations reflect Reloading skill levels at 15 and 20, making reloads faster and more stylish
[1] Hoider's YouTube video showcasing the mod: [Link to the video] [2] Abiotic Factor's official website: [Link to the website]
- Hoider, the mod creator known for his YouTube channel dedicated to reload animations for Abiotic Factor, has created a mod that ties reload animations to the progression of the in-game Reloading skill.
- The mod offers three unique animations per gun that improve in style and speed as the skill level increases, reflecting the player character's transformation from a conflict-averse boffin to a hardened survivor.
- Hoider's reload designs have received praise from Abiotic Factor's art director, Connor Moran, who appreciated how the animations captured the game's intended vibe and enhanced the reload experience.
