Lots of mods upgrade them to HD, anime, or cute styles. Tons of variety. Seasonal outfits and expressions are big upgrades. Adds immersion.
Portraiture mod helps manage and customize easily. Total glow-up.
Original art is charming, but mods give it a whole new vibe.
Characters feel more dynamic and expressive with new portraits.
Most are plug-and-play with SMAPI + Content Patcher.
You can mix styles or pick a full set. Entire vibe shift.
Still gets updates with every patch. Devs and modders are synced now.