The Lands Between have never been a stranger to ambitious mods, but the latest wave of Elden Ring creations pushes the concept of crossover chaos to a new level. Thanks to a team of dedicated Soulsborne modders, players can now step into the boots of two very different legendary warriors: Darth Maul from Star Wars and Guts from Berserk. These are not simple cosmetic swaps. The mods bring dedicated movesets, unique weapons, and special abilities that make both characters feel like they truly belong in FromSoftware’s brutal open world.
The people behind this ambitious crossover are COTA Studios, working alongside Soulsborne modder and YouTuber Garden of Eyes. Their project gives players access to Maul’s iconic double-bladed red lightsaber and Guts’ massive Dragon Slayer sword, complete with his infamous 'Berserker state' ability. Subscribers on COTA’s Patreon page can download the mods and even vote on which pop-culture characters get added next. It is a collaborative loop that keeps the content fresh and gives the community a real say in what arrives in the Lands Between.
How the Crossover Works
Rather than simple reskins, the COTA Studios mods rebuild playable characters around distinct fighting styles. Darth Maul’s acrobatic, aggressive saber staff combos contrast sharply with Guts’ slow, punishing greatsword blows, giving players two radically different ways to approach Elden Ring’s challenging combat. The models are detailed enough to look natural inside FromSoftware’s grim fantasy world, even when a red lightsaber hums through a foggy swamp or a giant hunk of iron cleaves through a demigod.
Some standout features of the mods include:
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Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber with custom animations
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Guts’ Dragon Slayer greatsword and 'Berserker state' ability
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Realistic character models rather than basic texture swaps
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Unique movesets tailored to each fighter
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Patreon voting rights for future character additions
The modding duo behind these playable legends has also produced a YouTube series that frames these crossovers with a loose multiverse story. Characters are pulled into the Lands Between through mysterious rifts, which explains why Guts might show up as an unforgettable boss fight before becoming a playable option. It is a clever narrative excuse, but it also speaks to how flexible Elden Ring’s systems really are.
A Growing Modding Scene
Elden Ring has always been a playground for modders. In the months after launch, fans turned terrifying bosses into Shrek and Thomas the Tank Engine, added an Easy Mode, and reskinned enemies in ways that ranged from hilarious to surprisingly horrifying. As of 2026, the PC modding community remains one of the most active corners of the fanbase. Even after the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, the base game continues to attract creators who want to reshape its world, and character mods have become a favorite way to keep runs feeling new.
Video game mods have long helped fix broken features, unlock previously cut material, and add memes. With Elden Ring, that energy has turned into a full-blown creative wave. Some mods adjust difficulty, some redesign bosses, and now some let players step into the role of a Jedi-trained Sith apprentice or a cursed swordsman. The versatility is impressive, but the character mods stand out because they change more than just appearances. They alter the way combat feels.
What Could Come Next
Looking ahead through 2026, the question is not whether more iconic characters will appear, but who will be next. The Patreon voting system gives a hint of the community’s appetite, and the pace of releases shows no sign of slowing. While the creators have not revealed a full roadmap, the combination of Star Wars and Berserk suggests they are willing to pull from wildly different corners of pop culture. A future update could just as easily add a samurai movie hero, a comic book villain, or another anime legend.
Games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls have always encouraged players to use their imaginations to craft whatever story they desire for their avatars. Now, with COTA Studios’ mods, Star Wars and Berserk fans can actually inhabit the characters they admire instead of just approximating them with in-game gear.
For fans of Elden Ring, these mods offer more than a novelty. They extend the lifespan of a game that already rewards experimentation. Darth Maul’s speed and Guts’ raw power are not just fun to watch; they change the way players read enemy patterns and approach boss arenas. In a game defined by difficult choices, having two radically different legends to control is a welcome kind of chaos. And if the modding community keeps this energy going, the Lands Between will remain one of the most fascinating crossover battlegrounds in all of gaming.