Disables all stat bonuses from challenge patches. For players who enjoy completing challenges but want a balanced, buff-free story mode.
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Patch Rewards Remover – Clean Challenge ModeThis mod completely removes all gameplay buffs tied to challenge patches in Days Gone.That means no more bonus health, stamina, focus regen, melee durability, bike refuel speed, or bullet penetration. You can still complete challenges, earn patches, and equip them — but they won’t make Deacon any stronger in the main game.It’s perfect for players who enjoy the challenge content but don’t want those rewards to make the story mode feel too easy or unbalanced.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why use it? Some players want the cosmetic and completion aspect of challenges but prefer a more grounded, survival-focused main game experience. This mod delivers that, no god mode, no accidental OP stats. Just a cleaner, Buff Free playthrough.
Linked Mods: If you want the challenges to have a little extra, well, challenge to them, you can also check out my Challenge Medal Modifiers Mod that will increase XP requirements by 25% (can also lower XP requirements by 25% depending on which file you pick). Of if you change you mind and want the patch rewards to not only work, but have a 25% Buff to them you can check out mod Challenge Patch Buffs Remastered Edition.