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Valve makes huge changes to the Steam Workshop - now more Mobile and Steam Deck friendly
Valve has launched a beta for significant Steam Workshop updates, enhancing mod browsing with a wider layout, larger previews, and faster filtering. The new design is also optimized for mobile and Steam Deck, featuring a 'Quick View' mode for easier interaction without leaving the browsing page. Valve plans to keep the update in beta for several weeks to gather feedback.
Popular Crimson Desert Mod Has Players Asking Why Character Creation Isn't in the Game by Default
A popular PC mod for Crimson Desert has added a character creation suite, leading many players to question why this feature wasn't included by default. The mod allows players to customize their protagonist using NPC assets, with plans to add male assets and reworked armor. This has sparked discussion about developer Pearl Abyss' decision to use a set protagonist, especially given their previous MMORPG, Black Desert, features extensive character customization.
Crimson Desert now has a detailed female character creator mod so you no longer have to play as "Temu Jon Snow"
A new mod for Crimson Desert on PC adds a detailed female character creator, addressing the lack of customization options in the base game. The mod, available on Nexus Mods, offers numerous hairstyles and face presets, and future updates plan to include male character customization and additional races. This modding effort contrasts with Pearl Abyss's previous game, Black Desert Online, which was known for its robust character creation tools.
Project Zomboid bans rogue mods deploying "malicious code" to players' PCs
The Indie Stone has banned a user and removed 14 malicious mods from the Steam Workshop that were creating harmful files outside the Project Zomboid directory. While the perpetrator has been banned and affected mods removed, players who downloaded them are advised to take security measures as the full scope of the exploit is still being determined. The malicious code was found in add-ons for the 'True Moozic' soundtrack expander and only affected Build 42 branches.
Minecraft's powerful new mob just arrived in Java, and I can't wait to see what players build
Mojang has released the Chaos Cubed update for Minecraft Java Edition, introducing the new Sulfur Cube mob and the Sulfur Caves biome. This update allows the Sulfur Cube to absorb nearby blocks, taking on properties based on the absorbed material, opening up possibilities for new minigames and player creations. The update also includes a rendering switch from OpenGL to Vulkan for compatible hardware.
Baldur's Gate 3's second act should get a playable new region this year, assuming this custom campaign mod doesn't hit any more roadblocks
The creator of the Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion mod, known as SquallyDaBeanz, has provided a progress update, indicating that development is progressing well despite some scope changes. While originally aiming for a 2025 release, the mod is now targeting 2026, with the creator hoping for a playable version by the end of that year, though the first half is unlikely. New NPCs and quests have been added to enhance the player experience.
Reviving Legacy Gaming Rigs for Mod-Heavy Classics and Community Servers
Enthusiasts are reviving older PC hardware to play modded classic games and connect to community-run servers. This trend prioritizes stability and compatibility with older operating systems and fan-made patches over high-end specifications. The focus is on maintaining legacy gaming rigs for a dedicated subculture that organizes events and shares curated mod packs.
New Crimson Desert mod brings female character creator & a male version is coming
A new mod for Crimson Desert, created by Khione95, introduces a character creator with 98 face presets and 159 hairstyles. The modder has also announced plans to release a male version of the character creator in the future.
Project Zomboid identifies and bans over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing 'heavily obfuscated code' that…
Project Zomboid developer The Indie Stone has identified and banned over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing malicious code. These mods were found to be generating harmful files outside the game's directory, prompting an investigation and subsequent bans to protect players.
Crimson Desert female character creator mod lets you cook up your own gender-swapped Kliff, and there's a male…
A new mod for Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert, created by Khione95, allows players to replace the protagonist Kliff with a custom female character. The mod offers various hairstyles and face presets, though some visual and animation issues remain in this initial release.
Valve admits it's "time to make some bigger improvements" to Steam's mod system, drops massive Steam Workshop update with "completely rewritten" pages
Valve has released a beta version of its Steam Workshop, featuring a completely rewritten modding system designed to improve the browsing experience. This update aims to make it quicker and easier for users to find and utilize mods and other user-created content for over 3,000 games on the platform.
Crimson Desert mod lets you ditch Kliff for your own character for maximum RPG vibes
A new mod for Crimson Desert allows players to create their own custom characters, moving beyond the pre-set characters like Kliff. This mod introduces extensive customization options and is planned to include more features like additional races and animations. The article also briefly mentions Black Desert Online as an alternative.
Crimson Desert has everything except a female protagonist, so modders added one with 98 face presets and 159 hair…
Modders have created a character creator for Crimson Desert, allowing players to play as a female protagonist named Kliffina. This mod addresses the lack of robust character customization in the game, offering numerous face and hair presets. While the game technically has a female character, Damiane, she has limited abilities compared to the main protagonist, Kliff.
The widening of Steam continues with another UI beta, this time for the mod hotspot Workshop
Valve has launched a beta for a new, wider user interface for the Steam Workshop, aiming to improve browsing speed and ease of use. The update includes larger preview images, faster filtering, a new quick view option, and improved responsiveness for various devices like the Steam Deck and mobile. Valve is seeking user feedback to refine the changes before a wider release.
Browsing the Steam Workshop's 50 million mods just got better thanks to a redesign that loads faster and works…
Valve has rolled out a redesign for the Steam Workshop, enhancing the user experience for browsing over 50 million uploaded mods. The update focuses on faster loading times, improved filtering, larger preview images, and better responsiveness across various devices including PC, mobile, and Steam Deck. This overhaul aims to make discovering and subscribing to game modifications quicker and more intuitive for the millions of players who regularly use the feature.
'This Is What Nostalgia Feels Like' — Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Adds a VHS Aesthetic and Somehow Makes the Game Look Even More Realistic
A new mod for Cyberpunk 2077 adds a VHS aesthetic, enhancing the game's realism with an 80s-inspired visual style. Despite CD Projekt ruling out further official content, modders continue to keep the game alive with creative additions.
Sick of The Witcher 3's Roach? Its MMO mod now lets you ride other players instead
The Witcher Online, a multiplayer mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has received a major 2.0 overhaul. This update introduces features like item trading, synchronized horses and boats, and the ability for players to ride on other players' shoulders or in passenger seats. The mod aims to create a shared world experience similar to Red Dead Online, with enhanced player interactions and animal transformations.
Fallout: New Vegas for the PS3 mod adds Fallout: New Vegas for the PS3 to Fallout: New Vegas for the PC
A mod has been created for Fallout: New Vegas on PC that ports the PlayStation 3 version of the game into it. This mod, created by Zhang Yue Zhi, includes the 'Greatest Hits' Ultimate Edition box art of the PS3 version as an in-game item. The article also touches on the original Fallout 3 mod by Pope74220 and the general differences in performance between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Fallout: New Vegas.
Persona 3 Reload fans are redoing every cutscene in this huge JRPG to add forgotten Portable female MC Kotone – the first scene was just released, and it looks incredible
A fan project has released the first redone cutscene for Persona 3 Reload, featuring Kotone, the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable. This modding effort aims to recreate all cutscenes with Kotone, who was omitted from the modern remake. The project highlights the dedication of Persona fans and the desire for a more complete representation of the character.
Xenonauts 2 hits 1.0 after almost three years of early access and paves the way for mods galore
Xenonauts 2 has officially launched its 1.0 version after nearly three years in early access, bringing a host of improvements including reworked tactical maps, updated art, faster loading times, and enhanced enemy AI. Developer Goldhawk Interactive has also implemented significant technical work to enable modding support, with more tools to come.
