Black Myth: WukongandAstro Botare two amazing AAA video games that came out in 2024 and gamers all around the world received them so well that The Game Awards nominated both for GOTY. Now, both of these incredible experiences join forces in this adorable but hilarious fan-made mod.
SnailSaber is a Modder/Youtuber/Redditorwho recently shared his brand-new “Arachnophobia” mod forBlack: Myth Wukong, which replaces the swarm of little spiders that come out of the Violet Spider boss with a bunch of little Astros, the titular main character ofAstro Bot. The final result is both funny and endearing, and it’s perfect for players who don’t want to see spiders in their games.
However, there is some tongue-in-cheek history to this seemingly innocent mod. SnailSaber explained that they made it “after watching the TGA (The Game Awards) asAstro Botearned the Game of the Year title”. It is true thatseveral fans ofBlack Myth: Wukongexpressed their shared disappointmentafter said game lost the GOTY award to Team ASOBI’s magical 3D platformer. However,SnailSaber clarified that they like both gamesand that this mod is more about “self-deprecating humor”. Unfortunately, this “Arachnophobia” mod forBlack Myth: Wukongis currently not available to download on any mod site.
This isn’t even the only Arachnophobia mod for Black Myth: Wukong
Curiously enough, SnailSaber had previously published a video about another similarBlack Myth: Wukongmod back in October. This onereplaces the same swarm of spiders with a swarm of cockroaches, which can still look unappealing for a lot of players, but it still is marginally better than spiders, especially for those with arachnophobia. Nevertheless, their newAstro Botmod is a lot more inviting on that front.
Needless to say, Arachnophobia mods that replace spiders in video games with other types of enemies are extremely common in the industry. Sometimes, the studios themselves include optional in-game settings in their titles that get rid of spider enemies, like the brilliant Arachnophobia modes inJedi: Fallen OrderandLethal Company. However, whenever companies don’t take players who struggle with arachnids into consideration, it’s up to the talented modders to create their own fan-made modes. When we take a look at dedicated sites likeNexus Mods, we can find numerous Arachnophobia mods and patches for all types of games, fromFallout: New VegastoThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
