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Larian just released a bunch of Baldur's Gate 3 stats, and 9,122 of you need to be jailed immediately
Larian Studios released new statistics for Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting player behavior and game usage. The data reveals over 500 million mod downloads and a significant number of players engaging with unusual screen resolutions, including 9,122 players using non-standard aspect ratios like 1:1 or 9:16. The statistics also noted that the NPC Zevlor was the most frequently murdered character by non-Dark Urge players.
PUBG is hosting a modding competition, and you could earn a share of $95k
PUBG owner Krafton, in partnership with modding platform CurseForge, has launched a modding competition with a total prize pool of $95,000. Participants can submit mods across Creative, Combat, and Survival categories, with winning creations featured in the new PUBG: Playgrounds hub. The competition runs from August 12 to September 2, with public voting from September 6 to September 9.
Everwind plots creative mode, bandit faction, and initial support for mods in its next update
Developer Enjoy Studio is preparing a major update for its survival game Everwind, introducing a creative mode, initial mod support, and a new bandit faction. The update, expected in late August, will also add a device to locate points of interest and new creatures.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Third-Person Mod Revitalizes The Game
A new 'true third-person' mod for Baldur's Gate 3, created by Nexus mods user Relysia, offers players a fresh perspective on the game. This mod builds upon previous camera tweaks, allowing players to toggle between an over-the-shoulder view and the standard camera, with features like adjustable FOV and auto-switching during combat.
Champion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
A modder named Elevna has successfully ported the original 'Father' Nier character model and voiceovers from Nier Gestalt into the PC remaster of Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... This mod allows players to experience the game with the older protagonist and his original voice actor, Jamieson Price, fulfilling a niche demand for the original Western release's protagonist.
Sunday Patches
The Steam Workshop for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now open, allowing players to access official patches and mods. The article also briefly mentions a Fallout 4 mod that overhauls gunplay.
Space Marine 2's latest updates add Terminator Sorcerers and Steam Workshop support, so you can now play co-op with…
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received two major updates, including "The Confrontation Update" which adds new PvP arenas, weekly rewards, and a challenging new enemy, the Scarab Occult Terminator Sorcerer. Additionally, Steam Workshop support has been implemented, enabling community mods such as overhauls, new weapons, and custom classes.
Nexus Mods announces updated guidelines on generative AI tagging & moderation
Nexus Mods has implemented updated guidelines for generative AI content, introducing new categories and emphasizing proper tagging to avoid moderation actions. The platform aims to clarify the nature of AI-generated mods and prevent misuse of its tagging system.
Massive Fallout: New Vegas mod Fallout: New California hits GOG, offering another way to get some "proper, story-driven Fallout" in your belly
The large-scale Fallout: New Vegas mod, Fallout: New California, is now available on GOG, providing an accessible way for players to experience this story-driven addition. Developed by Radian-Helix Media, the mod is set decades before the events of New Vegas and offers approximately 10 hours of gameplay with significant player choices and classic Fallout factions.
Nexus Mods finally tightens the screws on AI, though it's still playing softball with the tide of slop
Nexus Mods has updated its policies regarding the use of generative AI tools, introducing new tags to differentiate between AI-generated content, AI-assisted content, and AI-generated promotional media. The platform will now enforce stricter tagging requirements, with failure to disclose AI usage potentially leading to moderation actions.
Nexus Mods update their generative AI-made mod tagging policy, dividing one label into three for more specific search filtering
Nexus Mods has updated its policy for tagging mods created using generative AI, dividing the single 'AI-Generated Content' tag into three more specific labels: 'AI-Generated Content', 'AI Media', and 'AI Assisted'. This change aims to provide more nuance for users filtering mods and improve the accuracy of tagging, with miscategorized mods now being a breach of terms of service.
The mod we called 'the best Fallout game you'll play this year' back in 2018 just launched on GOG
The full conversion mod Fallout: New California for Fallout: New Vegas has been released on GOG, making it easily accessible for players who own the Ultimate Edition. Originally known as Project Brazil, this mod has been in development for over seven years and is set before the events of Fallout 2, offering a new story and characters within the Fallout universe.
The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod finishing what Naughty Dog started now supports 4v4 matches after "big…
A multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II, aiming to replicate the experience of the original game's Factions mode, has reached a significant milestone, now supporting 4v4 matches. This fan-made project, developed by modder Speclizer, is planned for release in September and includes features like leaderboards and a matchmaking system, offering PC players a taste of the series' multiplayer action.
Space Marine 2 now has Steam Workshop support - here's what we want to see first
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has officially launched Steam Workshop support, allowing players to easily install and manage mods. This feature, introduced alongside the 'Confrontation update,' separates modded gameplay from the base game to preserve progression and online matchmaking integrity. The update also adds new enemies, weapons, armor, and PvP maps.
Halo on helium has arrived less than a week after modders got their hands on Campaign Evolved, just in case you prefer chipmunked Chief and Cortana
A new mod for Halo: Combat Evolved, titled 'Halo - Chipmunk Edition,' has been released by modder Omniscye, which pitch-shifts the voices of nearly all characters in the game. This mod, which reportedly modifies over 15,000 dialogue files, is believed to be a manual creation rather than using AI, distinguishing it from other recent mods that utilize AI for voice swapping and split-screen co-op activation.
Palworld dev Pocketpair demonstrates that it's pro mods, even those cursed NSFW ones, by releasing a patch to…
Palworld developer Pocketpair has released a patch specifically for the PC version of the game to improve mod stability. This update comes shortly after the game's 1.0 release and follows a studio lead's acknowledgment of NSFW mods, suggesting a more permissive stance on player modifications.
Stardew Valley "3DVR" mod looks like a whole different game, is "fully playable" and compatible with…
A new mod for Stardew Valley, created by GingasVR, transforms the game into a fully playable 3D experience with optional VR and motion control support. While still a work-in-progress with some visual quirks, the mod is designed to be compatible with existing saves and allows seamless switching between 2D, 3D, and VR modes.
Mod activates split-screen support in Halo: Campaign Evolved PC that's just sitting there, unused
A mod has been released for Halo: Campaign Evolved on PC that enables split-screen co-op, a feature not officially supported on the platform despite being available on consoles. The mod activates existing code within the game, allowing for two-player local multiplayer, though it has limitations regarding player count and input methods.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modders Have Already Added Iron Man, Carl Johnson From GTA, and More
The Halo: Campaign Evolved modding community has already introduced various modifications, including a notable mod that replaces the iconic Master Chief with Carl Johnson, the protagonist from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The Last of Us multiplayer mod has hit a 'big milestone' as it prepares for launch in September
A modder known as Speclizer has announced a significant milestone for their fan-made multiplayer mod for The Last of Us Part II on PC, with the project now supporting 4v4 matches and preparing for a September 2026 launch. This development comes after Sony's cancellation of the official The Last of Us Factions multiplayer game. The mod features a functional leaderboard, new maps, and aims to replicate Naughty Dog's animation quality.
