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Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar warn modders against against making unofficial main story expansions, unauthorised ports and mods that combine GTA maps
Rockstar Games has updated its modding guidelines, explicitly warning against creating unofficial main story expansions, unauthorized ports, and mods that combine maps from different Grand Theft Auto titles. These new rules, which apply to all Rockstar games but are seen as preparation for Grand Theft Auto 6, aim to protect the company's intellectual property and official continuity.
Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar releases modding guidelines that axe new missions, maps, ports, and more: "Respect our…
Rockstar Games has released new, highly restrictive modding guidelines ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, which prohibit expanding official storylines, combining assets between titles, and porting games to unauthorized platforms. These changes have drawn significant criticism from the modding community, who compare the new rules unfavorably to Nintendo's policies.
Dark Souls 2 now has seamless co-op, from the same creator as Elden Ring's
A modder known as 'Yui' has released a seamless co-op mod for Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin, allowing up to six players to complete the entire game together. This mod, following similar successful projects for Elden Ring and other FromSoftware titles, synchronizes NPC dialogue, removes area restrictions, and includes proximity chat for PvP. While the mod makes the game easier, it features customizable balance options and an optional difficulty mechanic for experienced players.
Elden Ring Nightreign is dead, but modders are dabbing on its corpse, with one porting an entire Dark Souls 2 DLC zone…
A modder named Doneda has ported Dark Souls 2's Frozen Eleum Loyce and Frigid Outskirts DLC zones into Elden Ring as a standalone map. The article discusses the quality of FromSoftware's DLCs, comparing them favorably to base games, and highlights the creative recontextualization of the Eleum Loyce map within Elden Ring's modded environment.
A 27-year-old tech forum with over 100,000 Warcraft 3 modding threads is closing its doors
The Helper, a 27-year-old tech forum dedicated to Warcraft 3 modding and other topics, is closing its doors. The admin cited a shift in personal priorities as the reason for archiving the site, which hosted over 100,000 threads and nearly 860,000 comments.
Ambitious new Project Zomboid mod fills the world with simulated NPC factions, inspired by Stalker
A new Project Zomboid mod, Project A-Life, has been released on Steam Workshop, transforming the zombie survival game with simulated NPC factions inspired by the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. This mod aims to create a persistent, living world where NPCs explore, scavenge, and engage in complex behaviors independently of the player, enhancing the simulation aspect of the game.
Total War Warhammer 40k learns from CA's fantasy trilogy to craft "a single experience" that will just keep growing
Creative Assembly is focusing on making Total War: Warhammer 40,000 a single, continuously growing experience, learning from the successes and shortcomings of the Total War: Warhammer trilogy. The developers are prioritizing robust tutorials, extensive modding support, and close community feedback to ensure long-term player engagement and a cohesive game world.
The next Project Diablo 2 update is a loot hoarder's dream
The upcoming Season 14 update for the Project Diablo 2 mod introduces significant improvements for loot hoarders, including an overhauled stash system with dedicated tabs for unique items, sets, maps, gems, and runes. A new 'Discovery Progress' system will track collected items, and players can earn a 'Discovery' aura upon completion. The update also features balance adjustments and new content like the Bitter Depths map.
An ambitious fanmade expansion for Baldur's Gate 3 is out after almost two years in development
A fan-made expansion for Baldur's Gate 3, titled 'Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion,' has been released after nearly two years of development. The mod adds a new region called The Chionthar Wilds, featuring new creatures, items, quests, NPCs, and cutscenes, aiming to provide content similar in scope to the game's first act.
This unofficial engine patch for Thief: The Dark Project adds a huge new feature that won't be in Nightdive's…
An unofficial engine patch, NewDark 1.29, has been released for Thief: The Dark Project, introducing dynamic shadows cast by moving objects and characters. This feature, developed by the community, adds new gameplay mechanics such as using doors for cover and being spotted by enemies if backlit. The update also includes other graphical enhancements like dynamic reflections and volumetric fog, bringing the game closer to the visual style of later titles.
Tractor-battling teenage road trip RPG Keep Driving is getting official mod support via Steam Workshop later this month
The road trip RPG Keep Driving will receive official mod support via Steam Workshop on September 28th. Developer YCJY Games announced the upcoming beta update, which will allow players to create and share custom adventures. The game is also slated for a console debut soon.
Someone finally gave Metal Gear Solid 2 the perfect mod, letting us experience the entire tanker opening in…
A new VR mod for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty's Master Collection allows players to experience the game's iconic tanker opening in virtual reality, with both third-person and first-person perspectives available. The mod, created by YouTube user Shiffo, is considered highly fitting for the game's narrative themes of simulated reality and is set to be released in beta soon.
Baldur's Gate 3 Act Two Expansion mod, out now in beta, adds a whole new region to explore after dealing with the Shadow Curse
A new beta version of the 'Act Two Expansion' mod for Baldur's Gate 3 has been released, adding a new region called The Chionthar Wilds with new missions and dungeons. Developed over two years by modder SquallyDaBeanz, the mod is playable from start to finish but is noted to have an uneven polish and potential bugs, with recommendations to save often and have a way to cheat to Act 3.
"One of the final secrets of the PS2 has been broken wide open": Modder who spent 4 years trying to defeat the PlayStation 2 security chip has finally done it
Modders have successfully defeated the PlayStation 2's MechaCon security chip after a four-year effort, enabling new possibilities for modding and homebrew. Developer DiscoStarslayer, crediting Libby for finding the exploit, announced the chip's contents have been dumped, paving the way for potential optical drive emulators and improved emulation.
The Last of Us 2’s multiplayer mod has been canceled after Sony issued a ‘request’
The fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II has been canceled after the creator, Speclizer, received a letter from Sony Interactive Entertainment requesting its removal. The mod, which had been in development since January and had paid supporters, will not be released, much to the disappointment of fans.
PS5 Linux dev abandons the project as AI "slop kiddies" ruin open-source mods ahead of GTA 6: "Just a bunch of noobs using LLMs and writing hacks they don't even understand"
Andy Nguyen, the lead developer for the PlayStation 5 Linux project, has abandoned his work due to frustrations with the open-source community, specifically citing the influx of users misusing AI tools to create low-quality mods. He expressed disappointment that these 'slop kiddies' are exploiting vulnerabilities, potentially jeopardizing the project and the community's efforts, especially with the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 5's 'Become a celebrity' mod is almost weirdly fully featured
A new mod for Grand Theft Auto 5, 'Become a Celebrity,' allows players to gain public approval and fame through repeatable quests, transforming the player character into a recognized figure in Los Santos. The mod features a detailed system for tracking fame and public approval, with 'Z-lister' gigs like busking to increase initial recognition, eventually leading to 'Meet and Greet' events.
Det svenska rivningsspelet Teardown har fått multiplayer på konsol
The Swedish physics-based demolition game Teardown has received a significant multiplayer update for its console versions. Up to twelve players can now cooperate in the campaign, compete in Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, or play in sandbox mode. The update also includes mod packs, allowing console players to access new vehicles, maps, and game modes.
Total War: Shogun 2's Complete Edition adds 50 minor factions in return for breaking your mods, but fear not, players who stick to the old version will get legacy DLC for free
Creative Assembly is releasing Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition on October 13th, featuring over 50 minor factions, updated graphics, and modernized controls. This edition includes the Rise and Fall of the Samurai expansions and will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG. Existing owners of the original game will receive a 75% discount on the Complete Edition, and those who stick with the older version will get legacy DLC for free.
SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Bundles DLC and Major Upgrades
SEGA and Creative Assembly announced Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition for PC, launching October 13. This edition bundles the base game with all DLC, including Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns, alongside significant technical upgrades like improved visuals, full Japanese voice acting, and over 50 new minor factions. The package will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
