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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.
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.
