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PS5 Modder Successfully Installs Linux, Boots GTA 5 at 60fps with Ray Tracing
A modder has successfully installed the Linux operating system on a PlayStation 5 console, enabling Grand Theft Auto 5 to run at 60fps with ray tracing enabled. This hack requires an older firmware version and maintains full functionality of the console's features, including 4K output and USB ports.
Months after a last-minute delay, long-awaited conversion mod 'Skyblivion' is back with a new video… that doesn't move
The 'Skyblivion' mod, a fan-made conversion of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to look and play like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, has released a new video update. Despite a previous last-minute delay, the mod team shared new footage, though the video itself is static.
Days after being vindicated for reusing an Atlas boss in Ark Survival Ascended, its biggest modder is teasing another
The creator of the Astraeos mod for Ark Survival Ascended is teasing new additions to the game's latest landmass. This follows recent vindication for the modder regarding the reuse of an Atlas boss within Ark Survival Ascended.
Hytale founder Simon Collins-Laflamme does not "expect modders to carry the game for us"
Hytale founder Simon Collins-Laflamme stated that while the development team is expected to fully contribute to the game, modders play a crucial role in expanding its reach and longevity. He emphasized that the game's success is not solely reliant on user-generated content.
Massive Skyrim mod Lordbound is now semi-canon, thanks to a new Bethesda-approved expansion from its devs
The popular Skyrim mod Lordbound has become semi-canon through a new DLC-sized expansion called Legacy of Orsinium, developed by two of the original modders and approved by Bethesda. This expansion, released via Bethesda's Creations initiative, incorporates lore from Lordbound and was funded by the modders' own indie game studio, Veelpoot, allowing them to pay some of the original Lordbound developers.
Lost Fallout: New Vegas post-ending dialogue has been found and restored
Post-game dialogue for Fallout: New Vegas, originally cut by Obsidian Entertainment, has been restored through a mod. This restoration allows players to continue experiencing the Mojave Wasteland with dialogue reflecting their main campaign decisions, offering a closer look at the developers' original vision.
Hytale's new $100k mod contest is the first of "many more," with the studio scouting it for new talent
Hytale has launched a $100,000 modding contest, signaling the start of many initiatives to showcase and scout talent from its community. The studio views this contest as a significant opportunity to identify potential new hires.
Oblivion Remastered multiplayer mod announced by company aiming to give a bunch of single player games their GTA 5 moment
ReadyCode, a company co-founded by former tech leads, has announced a multiplayer mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, aiming to bring robust online community server capabilities to single-player games. The company has raised $3 million in seed funding, including from Sony's Innovation Fund, to develop its ReadyM framework, which supports features like cooperative campaigns, role-playing servers, and custom economies. ReadyCode plans to monetize through server owner fees while keeping the platform and mods free for players, and emphasizes collaboration with game developers and publishers.
Stop the clock: Resident Evil Requiem's first sexy Leon mod hit Nexus Mods just 4 days, 11 hours, and 23 minutes…
The first 'sexy Leon' mod for Resident Evil Village, featuring a shirtless Leon S. Kennedy, was released on Nexus Mods just over four days after the game's launch. Modder SERGISHOLS created the mod, which has already seen interest from players on PC, with some commenters requesting more muscular variations.
Hytale and CurseForge team up for a $100,000 USD mod competition
Hytale has partnered with CurseForge to launch a $100,000 USD modding competition, offering substantial prizes across three categories: WorldGen V2, NPCs, and Experiences. Hypixel Studios and Overwolf are supporting the initiative to recognize and reward the game's modding community, which has already produced over 5,000 mods.
Factory building sim Shapez 2 hits the big 1.0 in April with major upgrades
The factory building simulation game Shapez 2 will officially launch on April 23rd, transitioning from Early Access to version 1.0. The full release will include major upgrades such as 'Manufacture Mode' for large-scale factories and Steam Workshop support with extensive modding tools and over 70 achievements. The game has sold over 650,000 copies during its Early Access period and maintains an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' player rating.
ARK modder defends using assets from Studio Wildcard’s abandoned MMORPG Atlas
A modder known as Nekatus has faced criticism for reusing assets from Studio Wildcard's abandoned MMORPG Atlas in the ARK: Survival Ascended update Astraeos. Nekatus, who identifies as a level designer rather than a modeler, defended the decision by stating that Atlas assets were available and unused by Studio Wildcard.
Hypixel and CurseForge announce Hytale modding contest with a $100K prize pool
Hypixel Studios and CurseForge are launching the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest, offering a $100,000 prize pool to encourage creativity in the game's modding scene. The contest features multiple categories, including world generation, NPCs, and experiences, with cash prizes distributed among 65 creators.
shapez 2 Launches Fully Assembled April 23 – Tops 650,000 Sales During Steam Early Access
Indie developer tobspr Games announced that shapez 2 will launch its full 1.0 version on April 23, concluding its Early Access period. Since its 2024 Early Access launch, the factory automation game has sold over 650,000 copies on Steam and received overwhelmingly positive reviews. The 1.0 release will introduce 'Manufacture Mode' for large-scale factories and full Steam Workshop support with modding tools.
The Sims 4 Will Open an Official Marketplace to Let Content Creators Sell Mods for a Share of 'Moola' - IGN
Maxis is launching an official "Maker" program and Marketplace for The Sims 4 on March 17, 2026, allowing approved content creators to sell custom "Maker Packs" using a virtual currency called "Moola." Creators will receive approximately 30% of the purchase price, and these packs must be exclusive to the Marketplace. The program will initially launch on PC and Mac, with console versions for PlayStation and Xbox to follow later.
Witcher 3 REDkit modding whizz expands Kaer Morhen to match its Witcher 1 equivalent, with references galore
A modder named OlivierR45455566465 has expanded the Kaer Morhen location in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to match its depiction in the original The Witcher 1. This 'Kaer Morhen Extended Edition' mod adds details like Witcher quarters, a lab, a crypt, and landmarks from the first game and its DLC, as well as references from Netflix's animated film. The modder previously created a similar overhaul for Beauclair Palace in the Blood and Wine expansion.
Resident Evil Requiem gains an arachnophobia mode done right, with everyone's favourite steam engine subbed for spiders
A modder named ZombieAli has created an arachnophobia mode for Resident Evil Village, replacing spiders with Thomas the Tank Engine. This mod aims to help players who are afraid of spiders enjoy the game, with other modders offering alternative replacements like blobs or small creatures.
Sims 4 Console Players Are Finally Getting Custom Content - But There's A Massive Catch
The Sims 4 is introducing a new in-game Marketplace where modders can sell custom content like clothing and furniture, allowing console players official access to modded items for the first time. However, all content will be paid, requiring a new currency called Moola, and items must be exclusive to the Marketplace. The PC and Mac version launches March 17, with console versions to follow.
There’s already a mod transforming Leon into CJ in Resident Evil Requiem just days after release
A new mod for Resident Evil 4 replaces protagonist Leon S. Kennedy with Carl Johnson (CJ) from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The mod is available on Nexus Mods and preserves gameplay functionality, offering a surreal crossover for PC players.
Heroic madlad is working multiplayer into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and the brass ring of the whole thing is…
A modder named Marczuk Michał is developing an experimental multiplayer mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, allowing players to see each other as ghost NPCs. The mod is in early stages but already features animating player models with synced animations and equipment. Future plans include adding multiplayer dice games.
