Breath of the Wild mod makes buying Link’s house less of a scam

While some would say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is perhaps one of the greatest games ever made, there are still aspects of the experience that are disappointing, or not quite as fleshed out as they could be. Take the example of buying a house. Looks like that would be a big deal, right? Depositing thousands of rupees to own a property leads to the hope that you will get something worthwhile.

Instead, the house has just a few knickknacks that you can display (for more rupees!), And that also allows you to restore your health. You’ll likely still buy the house if you’re a completionist, but the cost doesn’t quite seem to justify the return on your investment. Maybe that’s why modders like Waikuteru have come to the rescue.

As spotted by Eurogamer, a new Breath of the wild mod revamps the house and gives it a total makeover. There are more decorations that make the space more comfortable, like hanging concept art, but that’s just the start. There’s also a new stable where you can store a horse, a fast travel point, a cooking area, a fishing spot, and even a mechanic that lets you keep a pet. Depending on how you treat your pet chicken, he can reward Link with eggs that can be used for cooking. Pleasant.

The video above shows all of the perks that come with the mod, but unfortunately you can’t experience it unless you’re playing an emulated version of BOTW. Still, it’s nice to see people bolster an already great game – maybe Nintendo will try to incorporate some of these ideas into the eventual follow-up?