Anyone know why mod outfits require DLC outfits?

[Tequila Sunset]

So I wanted to download the NieR: Automata 2B mod, since I love that game and seeing that character in this game would be fun as hell.

However, this mod requires the Noir DLC costume. Is there a specific reason why almost all of these mods require DLC? Were these costumes preorder bonus I missed? Never seen anything like that, just wondering.

[Cursed Hawkins]

It might of been what the mod creator used as the skins base, its what makes sense to me.

[talgaby]

Because those are the only standalone files. The base game skins are stored in a 22 GB package. The mod manager has a much easier time inserting the skins to DLC packs.

[manul]

Mostly because creators tend to keep original immersion of the game. But there also mods for replacing default skins as well

[Tequila Sunset]

Oh, that makes perfect sense. Thank you for the responses.