Modding News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

With plenty of creative players already anticipating Palworld‘s possibilities, many are wondering how compatible the Pokémon-adjacent game will be. Mods are a popular way to tailor personal experiences in any game, but not all titles are as welcoming to this fan-made content as others.

Some mad lad out there claims to have built "probably the biggest map in video game history," purportedly containing an incomprehensible 2,048 full-scale universes and spanning a number of miles my brain simply cannot compute.

Mortal Kombat 1, it turns out, is the perfect canvas upon which modders can ruin childhoods. Instead of the likes of Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Liu Kang tearing each other to shreds, how about Woody from Toy Story, Mr. Incredible from The Incredibles and… Carl Fredricksen from Up?

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has a new No Return mode that brings the roguelike genre into Naughty Dog’s postapocalyptic franchise for the first time, and with it comes a bevy of unlockable characters, skins, and more that dedicated players are certain to want to unlock for use in-game.

Cities: Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order has asked players to help create a more positive environment after noticing “a growing tendency of toxicity” in its community.

Valve may have had a change of heart about fan-made tribute projects “borrowing” its intellectual property. GamesRadar+ reported on the Steam maker’s DMCA takedown notice sent to the creators of Team Fortress: Source 2, a passion project porting TF2 to the more modern Source 2 game engine. In addition, the Steam maker squashed a Portal demake for the Nintendo 64, hinting at a possible shift toward a more protective corporate strategy from the typically lenient Valve.

An upcoming RTS game from Warcraft and StarCraft veterans has managed to gain 1875% of its original Kickstarter goal, with just over two weeks left to go on its campaign. 

Zigurrat and Poppy Works have released a free add-on for Quake based on the upcoming game Slave Zero X. More than just a beefy slice of marketing, Slave Zero X Episode Enyo is a mod that serves as a prequel to the main game’s narrative.

Nvidia’s RTX Remix is already proving popular with modders, as notable games are being given a new, shiny lease on life. As a result, we’re getting to see things like GTA, Max Payne, and early Tomb Raider games get something of a spit polish, re-entering our collective consciousness.

Morrowind is just one of those games I’ll always go back to. While Skyrim reigns supreme as the most successful Elder Scrolls game, the third installment in Bethesda’s series still draws me in. And that’s to say nothing about the mods that keep it alive.

Starfield will be updated later this year with 'new ways to travel', said Bethesda a while ago, though the developers haven't shared any specifics yet. In the meantime, an enterprising group of modders called Tau.Ceti Voidworks have announced their plan to introduce flyable jet fighters to the sci-fi roleplaying game.

Being such an old game, Skyrim doesn't regularly receive updates. This is for the best, considering it's almost definitely the most modded game of all time, and any kind of change to how it works can mess with a player's setup.

Audio cues can sometimes be crucial for success in games. Developers frequently design the sound environment for their experiences to be not only rich and immersive, but to also contain hints about approaching enemies or danger. Players who are hard of hearing can miss out on this, and it's not fair for them to be disadvantaged due to a disability. A product called Audio Radar launched at CES 2024 and it can help turn sound signals into visual cues, so that gamers with hearing loss can «see the sound,» according to the company AirDrop Gaming LLC.

If you enjoyed building ships in Starfield, you'll love this massive new mod that lets you become a freelance ship designer with a new quest system, full voice acting, and more. 

Skyrim fans are preparing for the worst as Bethesda announces another update for its epic fantasy RPG.

Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has released yet another hotfix for its phenomenally successful Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, this time taking on everyone’s favourite magic item-gobbling wizard, Gale.

Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, is going after Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy. Take-Two is trying to stop Remedy from using its new logo, seeming to argue that it could be confused with Rockstar's own branding.

The Last of Us 2 Remastered's new roguelike mode can whip out some pretty harsh mods, including 'Molotov Rain.'

The developer of Cities: Skylines 2 has noticed "a growing tendency of toxicity" amongst its players and has asked the community to "be kind." 

A Dying Light 2 AMD FSR 3.0 Frame Generation mod is now available for download, allowing users with any modern NVIDIA and AMD GPU to enjoy improved performance.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is going to receive an RTX Remix Path Tracing mod that will make the game look unreal, judging from some early screenshots.

Cities: Skylines 2 has had a rough time since its launch in late 2023, and unfortunately, even after a few patches and various promises from the developers of Colossal Order, there are still some players in the community who have had enough. 

Capcom games are being review-bombed after the developer recently introduced new anti-modding software.

Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer, winner of Destructoid’s prestigious “game on Zoey Handley’s favorites of 2023 list,” uh, award, will be getting a heap of free content this year, according to a tweet from BigZ Studios CEO Zane Lofton.

The PlayStation Portal system made it possible for users to enjoy PlayStation 5 games away from the console, but requiring an internet connection to work, it cannot compare to a proper portable system, such as a custom version of the console showcased in a video shared online today.

As Valve gets tougher on fan-created content, the team behind a beloved Team Fortress 2 VR mod has pulled the project from the web while they assess the situation. 

Ark: Survival Ascended’s existing dev kit is about to get much bigger in a “colossal” update, which Studio Wildcard says will “put the power of unbridled game creation directly in your hands.”

T-Pain is annoyed. The singer, songwriter, and producer, most famous for featuring on Flo Rida’s smash hit Low, has revealed that he’s landed a gig working on the biggest video game in development right now: Grand Theft Auto 6, due out in 2025. Good news, you might think, but it’s earned him a ban from one of his favorite leisure pastimes, which is playing on GTA 5 roleplay servers.

Grand Theft Auto voice actor Ned Luke, who played Michael De Santa in GTA 5, has called out a "f**king bulls**t" AI chatbot that used his voice.

Portal 64's creator doesn't hold a grudge against Valve for pulling the plug on their project and doesn't want fans to either.

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most popular games on Nexus Mods, with 80.8 million downloads at the time of writing. This puts it in the site's top ten, despite only fully launching last August, alongside the likes of Fallout 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

The creator of the Portal 64 demake has urged fans not to direct their anger at Valve amidst the project's cancellation.

In the midst of the fervour surrounding the highly anticipated GTA 6 launch, a recent viral clip from GTA San Andreas has captured the attention and sparked laughter aming fans worldwide. Rockstar Games unveiled the first official trailer for GTA 6 in December 2023, triggering a frenzy of speculation as enthusiasts meticulously analysed every detail in the brief video.

A modder is working on his own Max Payne RTX Remix mod with path tracing and a free demo has now been made available.

CAPCOM has reportedly reverted a Resident Evil Revelations update that brought in a digital rights management (DRM) through Enigma Protector.

Baldur's Gate 3 gets a lot of features right, but for many, the dyeing mechanic isn't one of them. Right now, it's a slow and unintuitive process, as you need to find whatever dye you want to use, hit the "combine" option, and then scroll through your inventory once more to find whatever it is you want to change the colour of. There's no way to preview the results, so if you don't like it, you have to try all over again.

In an unexpected twist, renowned singer-songwriter T-Pain has unveiled his involvement in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) project with Rockstar Games. However, this exciting opportunity comes with an unforeseen consequence that has left fans questioning the intricacies of the gaming industry.

If you recall, Capcom was recently making headlines again due to DRM. DRMs are sometimes a necessary piece of software. It’s often described as a double-edged sword because it’s meant to stop piracy and keep video games secure. However, it has often been described as problematic with gameplay performances. Performances can take a hit, and that’s no good for players who want the most out of their gameplay experiences. However, reports started to surface online that Capcom was recently rolling out a new DRM on their older video game titles. One of those games was Resident Evil Revelations. 

Publisher Capcom has been adding file-protection software to its back catalog of games on Steam, seemingly as part of the company’s efforts to crack down on piracy — but also on PC mods, which the company claims are “no different than cheats” for its games.

Look, I’m just going to say it. I haven’t played Baldur’s Gate 3 yet. I know, I know. The fact that it’s won so many awards should clue me into just how much of a gaming phenomenon it is. However, what I am really into is The Elder Scrolls series, and a recent mod is making my ears prick up.

Capcom has quickly rolled back a Resident Evil Revelations update which added digital rights management (DRM) after it was review bombed on Steam.

Contrary to its usual image as a company open to fan games and mods, Valve has taken down two well-known community projects.

Capcom has reversed its deeply unpopular update to the Steam release of Resident Evil Revelations, following fan backlash. The update reportedly added DRM to the 12-year-old game, tanking the performance and stopping players from using mods.

Call of Duty 4 received today an RTX Remix Path Tracing mod that breathes new life into one of the best entries in the series.

'Slaytheric Thorm' is the latest mod-based creation from the Baldur's Gate 3 community because even an evil overlord "deserves to look slutty."

Smash Remix is a massive mod bringing tons of new characters, stages, and features to Super Smash Bros. on N64, and the 13-minute trailer for its latest update has me absolutely mesmerized.

A new update for Resident Evil Revelations has added some additional software intended to prevent modding, and this action has proven to be a tipping point for the community as Capcom's months-long push against mods continues.

It’s a shame Arkane Studios’ Ravenholm was cancelled. That would have definitely filled the large Half-Life hole us fans have felt for some time. However, a modding team has been on the case with a custom story that lets us experience the creepy mining town some more.

The creator of one of Steam's most iconic games says the company's decision to issue copyright strikes against two fan projects is "hardly surprising."

Development of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Skywind total conversion mod, which aims to remaster the third entry in the series by Bethesda with the fifth's engine, is proceeding smoothly, and the developers showed the progress that was made in a new livestream.

Team Fortress: Source 2, a fan project seeking to port Valve's classic shooter to the Source 2 engine, is officially dead. The news was announced following a DMCA takedown demand from Valve that blocked the group's GitHub repositories. It joins Portal 64, which was also canceled less than a week after the release of its "First Slice."

Valve has suddenly taken action against multiple fan games, stunning a fandom that had grown used to the company's freewheeling stance on unofficial community projects.

A year ago, one Pokemon Red speedrunner set a world record so good that big chunks of the community thought it would never be broken. Last month, a runner named Jadiwi seemingly did the impossible by claiming a new world record, but the keepers of Pokemon speedrunning have now declared Jadiwi's world record too good to be true, alleging that the miracle run was the result of cheating.

On the heels of Starfield's launch, Bethesda boss Todd Howard explained that exploring space and dealing with planetary hazards used to be a lot more dangerous before the team "nerfed the hell out of it." A Starfield sleuth now claims to have uncovered an old version of the RPG's Starmap, and it seems to have shed some light on the more punishing game that might've been. 

An impressive new The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim spell mod has been released, which is a must-have for magic users in Bethesda's RPG.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the best games ever made. Sure it’s had some rough patches since launch, and sure, Act 3 is a little bit wonky in terms of performance, but as a whole, Baldur’s Gate 3 is truly exceptional. Heck, it even won Game Of The Year at The Game Awards. Awesome.

With several updates since 's 2020 launch, players can immerse themselves in the shady criminal underworld of Night City better than ever before. However, adding one feature to the game's Cyberware and physical appearance mechanic could add yet another layer to this immersion.

No matter your opinion on Bethesda's latest game Starfield, which has turned out to be quite the controversial RPG, the game has still had over 12 million players and should be considered at least a moderate success for Xbox for the time being. Especially since more regular updates are coming starting in February this year, alongside the first expansion pack, and the highly anticipated launch of the Creation Kit and mod support for PC and consoles.

A Grand Theft Auto IV remaster is yet to be released, but there's no doubt that it would look amazing powered by more modern game engines and tech, as suggested by a video shared on YouTube this week.

Portal 2 was released in 2011 to widespread acclaim. Now, 22 years later, there’s a free fan-made mod called Portal: Revolution that perfectly re-captures the joy of the game, albeit with the sad omission of a much-loved character.

Half-Life 2 has been astounding video game lovers for decades. With Valve seemingly not interested in making its own remaster, a group of dedicated fans have come together to utilise the latest Nvidia technology to make the idea a reality.

With an adoring fanbase to dote on him, Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Astarion has been the source of inspiration for countless memes, fan art, and even catchy mash-up names like Goosetarion. We have Neil Newbon himself to thank for that one.

Portal: Revolution, a hotly anticipated fan-made mod for Portal 2, was set to release on January 5th, but its developers recently put out a statement announcing that the mod would be delayed.  

Over the years, the Resident Evil series has become famous for more than its horror elements. From Chris Redfield punching a boulder to the cheesy voice acting in the original games, these moments are iconic in their own right. But the one that older fans will know and love is the infamous “Jill sandwich” line.

The best part of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League after playing it for a few hours is the story, and yes, it certainly seems like you will be killing characters you know and love. Lots of death happening. That’s also a big part of the problem I have with the entire premise. I can’t help but shake that there’s no way Rocksteady is going to let this stick. Our heroes have done terrible things. There will be a time reversal mechanic, or some alternate earth timeline that comes along and washes away all of the terrible awfulness that happened during the story. From enslaving a child form of Poison Ivy, to straight up watching your heroes murder people, there’s a lot here to make you feel a bit uncomfortable about the journey you’re being taken on. And when you pair this disconnect with game mechanics straight out of the likes of Destiny, Anthem, or Marvel’s Avengers, I’m left worried about the final product coming together in a way that works. The fun just wasn’t there for me. At least not yet.

A new Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix is now live, introducing a variety of tweaks and fixes that improve the experience on all platforms.

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The actual Nintendo PlayStation is the stuff of legends, but if you want your own, there's a new video that'll give you a reasonable facsimile. Just prepare to take a whole lot of psychic damage along the way.

One streamer spent 200 hours beating an absurd, hyper-difficult variant of Minecraft's most popular challenge, only to have the crowning achievement rendered meaningless by an update that landed just a week after it was all done.

Those who were around when the original Deus Ex released will no doubt have an appreciation for this pretty innovative RPG. While we’re still not 100% sure whether a new game is in development or not, there’s something interesting happening with the OG.

We originally reported on Nvidia's RTX Remix modding platform back in September 2022 and, at last, Nvidia says the full creator toolkit is being released on January 22 in open beta form. This raises the prospect of a whole slew of legacy games being updated with ray-traced visuals, AI enhanced textures, and more.

A mod has transplanted the world of Star Wars Battlefront straight into Halo's classic multiplayer.

During the CES 2024 Special Address livestream, NVIDIA announced the release date of the long-anticipated RTX Remix Creator Kit Open Beta.

At CES 2024, Nvidia has shared a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming RTX remaster Half-Life 2 RTX.

If you are a fan of Nvidia's PC endeavors, you probably heard of RTX Remix, the neat little modding tool that allows users to remaster old games and give them RTX enhancements such as DLSS and ray tracing. And today, Nvidia announced that the tool will finally be available to more users later this month.

As one of the most player-friendly free-to-play live-service games on the market right now, Warframe has earned its long-lasting tenure for sure. To celebrate 2024, the developer Digital Extremes has announced Warframe‘s latest set of Void Corruption Alerts, giving players a chance to earn unique mods and bundles of credits.

The Fallout London total conversion mod will be the icing on the cake for Fallout 4, learning from the base game's mistakes and shortcomings and adding features that people wanted to see in the base game.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released almost seven years ago, but the advancement in PC emulation and modding has made it so that the previous entry in the Nintendo series can look as good as more recent titles, if not even better.

The Elder Scrolls V fans galore - the creator of the impressive Nolvus mod for Skyrim is working on a new next-gen version, and it's slated for a release this year.

Modding team Second Face Software has finally released the long-awaited Portal: Revolution mod on Steam. This free Portal 2 mod features over eight hours of gameplay and over forty brand new puzzles.