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Crimson Desert modder restores a full-fat food system left on the cutting room floor: "Everything this mod uses…
A modder has discovered and activated a fully designed, but previously unused, food consequence system in Crimson Desert. This system adds risk and reward to food consumption, with high-potency items potentially causing negative effects like poison or nausea, while also offering unique buffs and resistances, including those for unreleased endgame content.
It turns out Crimson Desert has even more mechanics under the hood—like this 'fully-designed food consequence…
A mod for Crimson Desert has revealed a fully designed, but unused, food consequence system that Pearl Abyss cut from the game. This system included 50 food skills across 15 categories, offering various buffs, resistances, and even immunity to certain status effects. The mod also indicates that more powerful foods would have introduced negative consequences like drunkenness and food poisoning.
Crimson Desert Modder Restores What They Believe to Be 'A Fully Designed Food Consequence System That Pearl Abyss Built but Never Activated'
A modder has reportedly restored a fully designed food consequence system in Crimson Desert that they believe Pearl Abyss built but never activated. This discovery comes as the game approaches two weeks on sale, with modders continuing to explore its hidden features.
Skyblivion dev team is once again putting out a call for 'experienced mod authors and developers' to help get it finished, and it sure sounds like there's a lot left to do for a mod that's supposed to be out this year
The development team behind the Skyblivion mod, which rebuilds The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion within The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition, is actively recruiting experienced mod authors and developers. They are seeking individuals with specialized skills in areas such as quest creation, level design, 3D art, and sound design to help complete the project.
This modder just added drivable cars to CS2, and it works shockingly well
A modder named Angel Cazacu has successfully implemented drivable cars into Counter-Strike 2. This mod suggests the potential for a new game mode within Counter-Strike 2, showcasing impressive functionality.
The Sims 4 Mod Marketplace Everyone's Mad About Is Reportedly Exceeding EA's Expectations
Electronic Arts' controversial paid mod marketplace for The Sims 4 is reportedly exceeding expectations, according to an insider report. The company is also aware of leaks regarding a future single-player title, codenamed Project X, and is discussing potential changes to its monetization and map design in response to community feedback.
Skyblivion devs are "on the hunt" for some "final, vital" veteran hands to get the Oblivion remake mod over the line this year
The modding team behind Skyblivion, a fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion within Skyrim's engine, is seeking veteran modders to help complete the project. They are looking for experienced individuals in specific areas like quest design, level design, and 3D art to address final development needs and ensure the mod's timely release.
InZOI boss made his "untalented" son play the successful life sim to "learn game development" and be less disappointing: "My son doesn't seem to have any talent"
InZOI Studio lead Hyungjun Kim shared that he had his son play the life simulation game to learn game development, as he believed his son lacked talent. His son has since begun working on mods for InZOI.
GGMods Officially Launches April 13th Alongside the Spring Madness 2026 Modathon
GGMods, a new community-driven mod hosting platform focused on creator compensation, will officially launch on April 13, 2026. The launch coincides with the Spring Madness 2026 Modathon, a month-long contest with a $7,000 USD prize pool for mods published on the platform. GGMods emphasizes community feedback in its development and offers programs for early creators.
Fallout London devs had "moments of uncertainty" whether Bethesda would let the mod live, but they know AAA studios "increasingly rely on user-generated content"
Fallout: London project manager Dean Carter expressed initial uncertainty about Bethesda's approval for the massive fan-made expansion, but ultimately praised the publisher for allowing it. Carter believes that AAA studios increasingly rely on user-generated content to keep their games alive and relevant.
Crime Boss: Rockay City Celebrates Third Anniversary with Update 20 and Open-Beta Modkit
INGAME Studios and 505 Games are celebrating the third anniversary of Crime Boss: Rockay City with the release of Update 20 and an Open-Beta Modkit. The update includes quality-of-life improvements and new equipment, while the Modkit allows players to create custom content like missions and characters, playable on both Steam and Epic Games platforms.
RTS game PERIMETER: Legate Edition gets Linux ARM64 binaries and Steam Workshop support
PERIMETER: Legate Edition, an enhanced version of the 2004 real-time strategy game, has received an update adding Linux ARM64 binaries and Steam Workshop support for mods. The game's code is also open source under the GPL. This update includes improvements to campaign mods, Steam integration, and bug fixes.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Turns Into Elden Ring in New Mod, Featuring Uncle as Final Boss
A new mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 transforms the game into an Elden Ring-like experience, complete with spells and boss fights. The mod notably features the character Uncle as the final boss.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Turns Into Elden Ring in New Mod, Featuring Uncle as Final Boss
A new mod transforms Red Dead Redemption 2 into Elden Ring, featuring Uncle as the final boss. The article also touches on Elden Ring's performance adjustments for the Nintendo Switch 2, noting improvements after initial technical issues were observed.
Just in time for Bethesda's Terran Armada DLC and Free Lanes update, seamless Starfield custom animation mods are finally possible
New tools for Starfield, dubbed Starfield Animation IO, now allow for seamless custom animations, a significant breakthrough for the game's modding scene. Modder Neeher has created a first-person running animation, though animating custom weapon parts remains a future goal.
Fallout megamod maker says there were 'moments of uncertainty' about how okay Bethesda was with it, but gives props to Todd for staying cool about the whole thing
The project lead for the Fallout 4 megamod Fallout: London, Dean Carter, expressed concerns during its five-year development that Bethesda might not approve of the large-scale fan project. However, these fears were unfounded, with Carter praising Bethesda and Todd Howard for their supportive stance. The article also touches on the increasing reliance of publishers on user-generated content to maintain game longevity and mentions similar positive relationships Bethesda has had with other modding teams, such as Skyblivion.
This Slay The Spire 2 PvP mod lets you battle friends mid-run to see who's made the better deck
A new mod for Slay the Spire 2, named SlayThePlayer, introduces a Player vs Player mode where two players compete in a best-of-three match at the end of each act. The mod allows players to start on the same seed, navigate independent maps, and battle each other, with special relics to ensure fair play and a unique turn-based combat system for PvP.
Only a "skeletal crew" are left working on Fallout: London, and the massive mod's next DLC will miss a planned April release window
The Fallout: London mod for Fallout 4 is experiencing delays, with its next DLC, Last Orders, missing its planned April release window. The development team, Team FOLON, is operating with a "skeletal crew" due to personal situations and behind-the-scenes issues. The modders are still working on the DLC and other updates in their spare time, with further announcements to come.
Popular Skyrim mod returns after 9 years with a major update and a full source code release to keep it relevant…
The popular Skyrim mod SkyUI has returned with a major update after nine years of dormancy. The mod, which significantly improves the game's user interface for PC players, has also had its source code released to ensure its continued relevance and compatibility.
Gamer Turns RDR2 Into Elden Ring With Uncle As Final Boss
A creative player has modded Red Dead Redemption 2 to play like Elden Ring, featuring the character Uncle as the final boss. This ambitious crossover merges the gameplay mechanics of both titles, showcasing the growing ambition and technical capabilities within the game modding community.
