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Red Dead Redemption 2 modder creates the perfect open-world game by turning Rockstar's masterwork into Elden Ring
A modder named Blurbs has recreated elements of Elden Ring within Red Dead Redemption 2, featuring characters wielding swords and using spells inspired by FromSoftware's game. The mod includes a recreation of Elden Ring's final boss cutscene, though it is not yet publicly available. Blurbs is known for other popular mods, including one that turns Red Dead Redemption 2 into a Pokémon RPG.
The Witcher 3 modders are still discovering and restoring deleted scenes, including one that adds new texture to the…
Modders are continuing to discover and restore cut content from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, including deleted scenes and dialogue. The Brothers in Arms mod, in particular, aims to reintegrate numerous elements, such as a significant cutscene from the Hearts of Stone expansion depicting a vision of Olgierd's violent past. While not all content is fully restorable, these efforts add new layers to the game's narrative and characters.
Fallout Chicago is a new mod based on the best game in the series, and you can play now
The Fallout Chicago mod demo is now available, offering a new expansion for Fallout: New Vegas set in a "Windy City" themed environment. The mod introduces new factions, player homes, and side quests.
Now you can play Resident Evil Requiem in VR if that's a thing you want for some reason
A new mod allows players to experience Resident Evil Requiem in virtual reality, putting them in the role of FBI agent Grace Ashcroft. The mod enables a first-person perspective for Ashcroft and a third-person view for Leon, enhancing the horror elements of the game.
Sunday Patches
Recent fan-made updates for Crimson Desert have improved game controls and added missing hotkeys. Additionally, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has received two new fan expansion mods as part of ongoing unofficial game enhancements.
An ambitious mod management tool for the original Baldur's Gate games just got a massive overhaul
A significant overhaul has been released for EET Mod Forge, a web-based mod management tool for the original Baldur's Gate games. The tool helps players manage compatibility issues and conflicts among hundreds of mods, with a new 'Mod Forge Ultimate' preset bundling 475 mods.
Now you can replace Resident Evil Requiem's product-placement Porsche with a drivable hamburger
A modder named SinderyMonk has created a mod for Resident Evil 4 that replaces the in-game Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT with a drivable hamburger vehicle inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants. This mod allows players to swap the realistic product placement for a humorous, cartoon-themed alternative.
inZOI Just Dropped 60 New Features and It’s Actually Unhinged
The developers of the life simulation game inZOI have announced the addition of 60 major features in their March development build, significantly improving graphics and deepening existing simulation content like Memory and News Feed systems. This rapid development pace and transparency stand in contrast to the perceived stagnation of The Sims 4, positioning inZOI as a strong competitor in the genre.
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Free Flow Virtuoso Improvements Implementation Mod by Xaddgx Overhauls Combat,
A new mod for Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, titled Free Flow Virtuoso Improvements Implementation, significantly overhauls the game's combat system. The mod, created by Xaddgx, introduces full combo control, mid-combo magic and item usage, and a new Free Movement system. It also features redesigned Drive Forms, updated party behaviors, and new challenge rooms. Currently, the mod is available for the PCSX2 emulator, with a PC port in development.
I installed the 154 GB 'biblically accurate Skyrim' mod and only crashed my PC like 8 times
The author details their experience installing Curseadelica, a 154 GB modpack for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, on a Linux system. Despite numerous crashes and bizarre in-game occurrences, the author succeeded in their goal of testing the limits of modding on Linux, highlighting Skyrim's enduring appeal as a modding sandbox.
Op Ed
The article discusses two separate controversies in the gaming industry: backlash surrounding Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and criticism of The Sims 4's new Maker Marketplace, which is seen as an insult to players and modders.
Following a demo, DLC-sized New Vegas mod Fallout Chicago is aiming for a full release in 2027
The modding team behind Fallout Chicago, a large-scale expansion for Fallout: New Vegas, has released a demo and a roadmap targeting a full release in late 2027. The project aims to deliver three acts of its main story, with the team planning to address bugs and implement gameplay improvements throughout 2026 before releasing subsequent acts in 2027.
Todd Howard says the only thing wrong with paid mods for Skyrim and Fallout is that people don't buy them: "Our issue now actually is getting that content in front of more people"
Bethesda director Todd Howard believes the current paid mods system for games like Skyrim and Fallout is healthy and beneficial for both creators and the company. He expressed a desire to make this content more accessible to players, despite community concerns about the impact on free mods.
A Mod To Turn Baldur's Gate 3 Into Baldur's Gate 1 Is In The Works, Demo Out Now
A team of modders known as Deathbringer's Reign is developing a large-scale mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that aims to recreate the original 1998 game, Baldur's Gate. The mod will include most content from Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, with the exception of the Siege of Dragonspear expansion. A demo is currently available, though the team is seeking volunteers to help with development, particularly with challenges like recreating the city of Baldur's Gate and lip-syncing animations.
On the ground at PlayerUnknown's 2-day in-studio modjam where devs broke their own game
PlayerUnknown Productions held a two-day in-studio modjam for its upcoming game, Prologue, where developers experimented with modifying the game's engine and assets. The event aimed to foster creativity and explore community modding requests, with some ideas potentially influencing future game updates. Studio founder Brendan Greene emphasized the importance of human connection and building an open-source metaverse.
"The sheer scale is daunting": These Baldur's Gate 3 modders are remaking the entirety of Baldur's Gate 1 as a custom campaign, with a first demo already out
A team of modders, led by 786r786, is recreating the entirety of the original Baldur's Gate as a custom campaign for Baldur's Gate 3. The project, named Deathbringer's Reign, has released a demo featuring Candlekeep and plans to include all content from Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. The modders are facing challenges in translating the original city's scale and implementing dialogue systems.
Best Slay the Spire 2 mods
This guide highlights the best mods for Slay the Spire, including those that add classic characters and implement useful quality-of-life tweaks to enhance gameplay.
Morrowind remake mod Skywind still looks like it could help my Skyrim-addled brain properly fall in love with the weirdest Elder Scrolls in latest showcase
The Skywind mod, a fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind using Skyrim's engine, was recently showcased during a charity modding stream. The latest footage highlights the town of Gnisis and the cantons of Vivec, demonstrating atmospheric interiors and the imposing scale of the city. While still without a release date, the mod continues to evolve, offering a glimpse of a potential Morrowind remake.
Fallout Chicago, a DLC-sized New Vegas mod about the Brotherhood of Steel fighting a union mob, has a first demo out now
The first demo for Fallout Chicago, a large-scale mod for Fallout: New Vegas, is now available. This mod expansion focuses on the Brotherhood of Steel's conflict with a union mob in a post-apocalyptic Chicago. The demo includes the first act of the main story, side quests, and explorable locations.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Ultrawide Fix
This guide provides instructions for applying a mod using REFramework to enable ultrawide monitor support for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The workaround addresses the game's default 16:9 aspect ratio, which causes black bars on wider displays, and may also fix FOV issues. While the mod is effective for improving immersion, it currently works more reliably with the game's demo version due to potential anti-tamper protection issues in the full retail release.
