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This article discusses unofficial game patches and mods, highlighting a mod for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag that removes the yellow color filter. It also mentions the building and testing of a local mesa version for DOOM: The Dark Ages.
A piece of GTA modding history that was considered lost has been rebuilt from scratch and fixed 22 years later
A significant piece of Grand Theft Auto 3 modding history, the 'Ghost City' bridge mod created by Eliano86 in 2004, has been meticulously recreated and improved by hobbyist Mod_Saver. This resurrected mod, considered lost media for over a decade, now includes functional collision files, making the previously inaccessible area fully playable for the first time.
Final Fantasy 6 is halfway to a remake in this Final Fantasy Tactics mod that took 3 years of work, and it's…
A new mod for Final Fantasy Tactics, titled FF6: Tactics, recreates the scenarios and battles of Final Fantasy 6 within the strategy RPG's gameplay. Developed over three years by modder Conman and a team of contributors, the mod utilizes the original PlayStation 1 version of Final Fantasy Tactics and focuses on a 'battle rush style' experience, assuming players are familiar with Final Fantasy 6's story.
Stardew Valley enters the third dimension thanks to this in-development mod that even comes with VR functionality
A modder named kittycatcasey has developed a mod called 'The Third Dimension' that transforms the 2D farming simulator Stardew Valley into a 3D experience. The mod currently functions as a proof of concept, with plans to replace billboarded sprites with unique 3D models over time. Notably, the mod also includes VR functionality, allowing players to interact with tools in a virtual environment.
Palworld studio says delete your old mods before the 1.0 release: 'Disabling them is not enough'
Pocketpair has warned Palworld players to completely delete old mods before the game's 1.0 release on July 10, as simply disabling them is insufficient and can lead to crashes, corrupted save data, or progression issues. The studio recommends backing up save data, manually deleting mod files, verifying game files on Steam, and waiting for mod creators to update their work for the new version.
A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR…
A new mod for the original PlayStation 1 Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox, the Cyborg Ninja. This mod, developed by Perfect Pizza, goes beyond simply porting Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, adding new abilities like an arm cannon, a buffed High Frequency Blade with ricochet capabilities, and custom animations and codec calls. The mod utilizes the PSX decompilation project to modify the game's C code, with the goal of eventually enabling a full campaign playthrough as Grey Fox.
Playing Palworld 1.0 with mods can "cause issues," Pocketpair warns, so it's recommended you uninstall each one before updating the survival game
Developer Pocketpair has warned players that installing mods before updating Palworld to its 1.0 version may cause issues. The studio recommends temporarily removing all mods before updating and then reinstalling them one by one to ensure compatibility with the major system changes in the full release.
Palworld dev delivers "important" 1.0 mod warning - just turning them off "is not enough"
Developer Pocketpair has issued an important warning to Palworld players regarding mods ahead of the game's 1.0 launch. Simply disabling mods is not enough; players must manually remove all mod files and loaders to prevent crashes, save data corruption, and progression blocks. The developer also provided instructions on how to properly clean game files before updating.
"A mentor and an inspiration to many": Skywind devs pay tribute to modder Kettlewitch, whose death has left another Skyrim mod's future up in the air
The development teams behind the Skyrim modding projects Skywind and Thras: The Coral Kingdom are paying tribute to modder Kettlewitch, also known as David Purcell, who passed away on June 15th after a battle with lung cancer. Kettlewitch was a significant contributor to Skywind and led the development of Thras, whose future is now uncertain. His work also extended to the Oblivion remake mod, Skyblivion.
Trove begins Sunfest as Gamigo introduces anti-cheat and cracks down on exploitative mods
Gamigo has launched the summer Sunfest event for Trove, which includes new quests and collectibles. Alongside the event, the company has implemented an anti-cheat system called Xigncode on PC to combat exploitative behavior and ensure fair gameplay. The update also clarifies acceptable mods, focusing on UI and quality-of-life improvements while prohibiting automation and cheating.
How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE Frontier
Developers of the space survival MMO EVE Frontier discuss how they reconcile the game's dark sci-fi lore with its permissive modding tools, stating that 'everything's canon.' They aim to balance intentional world-building with player expression, allowing for even 'goofy' or memey content to be integrated into the game's fiction. The latest update introduces modular ship building and a free trial.
"It's much further along than we originally planned": Fallout: London modders say work on their next game is going "swimmingly", despite DLC delays
Modders working on the Fallout: London project for Fallout 4 have stated that their next game is progressing ahead of schedule, despite delays with the 'Last Orders' DLC for Fallout: London. The team is leveraging their work on the ambitious mod to establish themselves as an independent studio.
One of our favorite Half-Life 2 mods is getting a stealth game prequel where you're a Combine assassin preying on…
Entropy: Zero 2 - Progenitors, a new entry in the cult classic Half-Life 2 mod series, is in development and shifts focus to a stealth-focused Combine assassin. Set after the Seven Hour War, the game tasks the protagonist with eliminating a rogue Progenitor. Developer Blixibon is sharing gameplay clips showcasing ambitious mechanics, drawing comparisons to immersive sims like Dishonored, though a release date is currently unannounced due to development difficulties.
Modders made a Fallout 4 quest in a weekend for charity, and it features iconic Elder Scrolls actor Wes Johnson
A new Fallout 4 mod called Double Feature, created by modders Kinggath and others, has been released as part of an annual charity project. The mod features voice acting from Elder Scrolls actor Wes Johnson and has raised over $5,000 for Alzheimer's research, surpassing its initial goal. The mod includes a new quest, player home, companion, power armor, and weapon, and was developed over a single weekend.
Slay the Spire 2 gets 15 powerful new multiplayer cards, while making life easier the first time you install a mod
Slay the Spire 2 has received a significant update introducing new multiplayer cards across all five classes, available now on the Steam beta branch. The update also includes balancing changes for solo players and bug fixes, with improved support for transferring saves to modded installations.
Slay the Spire 2 beta patch adds new multiplayer cards and modding fixes
A new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 introduces significant updates, including new multiplayer-focused cards for multiple characters and improvements to modding functionality. The patch also addresses various quality-of-life tweaks, bug fixes, and balance adjustments for both single-player and multiplayer modes.
What We Played – Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro & Silent Hill 2
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Beastro, and Silent Hill 2. Others have been engaging with Elden Ring mods, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, God of War: Ascension, and various indie titles like Balatro and Gecko Gods.
Slay the Spire 2 just got 15 new cards out of nowhere, including some big co-op heavy hitters
A new beta patch for Slay the Spire 2 introduces 15 new cards, many focused on enhancing co-op gameplay, alongside balance adjustments and a visual overhaul for the boss Aeonglass. The update also includes improvements for modding support, with Mega Crit aiming to bring these changes to the main branch soon.
Slay the Spire 2 update adds a crucial feature for every roguelike along with a randomizer button, modding improvements,…
An update for Slay the Spire 2 has been released on its Steam beta branch, introducing several improvements. Key changes include enhancements to modding support, a new run timer that pauses during the menu, and a randomizer option for custom runs. The update also features bug fixes and new assets for the Aeonglass boss.
New Fallout 4 quest mod starring an iconic Elder Scrolls voice actor has you solve an eccentric gang war over a long-dead starlet's vault of mysterious goodies
A new Fallout 4 quest mod called Double Feature has been released, created by a team of modders and voice actor Wes Johnson to raise money for charity. The mod involves a gang war over the belongings of a pre-war singer and features content from established Fallout 4 modding projects. The modathon has already raised over $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
