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Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Finally Announced Official Release Date for Mod Support

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2024, 05:36

Colossal Order will soon release official tools for creating fan-made Cities: Skylines 2 mods (in beta version).

Steam Spring Sale 2024 - cheap games worth buying if you use mods

Adrian Werner, 17 March 2024, 05:51

Some of games discounted during Steam Spring Sale 2024 games would be hard to recommend on their own, but the situation changes when we add mods into the equation.

„No One Likes Suing Fans.” Ex-Pokemon Lawyer Explains Reasons and Methods Behind Blocking Fan Projects

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 March 2024, 05:45

Don McGowan, former head of The Pokemon Company's legal team, explained the process of blocking fan games.

Jedi Knight Remastered Version 3.0 Brings Major Improvements [Update: 3.3 version is out]

Adrian Werner, 15 March 2024, 09:05

Jedi Knight Remastered version 3.0 has been released. This fan remaster of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II moved to a new engine, gaining better performance and ultrawide resolution support.

Cities: Skylines 2 Devs Express Regret Over Lack of Official Mods at Release

Maciej Gaffke, 12 March 2024, 03:07

Colossal Order studio continues to work on adding official mod support to Cities: Skylines 2. For several months, the developers have been working with modders who are testing different versions of the highly anticipated feature.

How to Play Red Alert 2 (RA2) Online

Aleksander Kartasinski, 12 March 2024, 02:00

With CnC series coming back to Steam, let's explore possibilities to play beloved Red Alert 2 online, with or against other players.

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2 With Survival Co-op Thanks to Elite Mod [Update: new faction added]

Adrian Werner, 04 March 2024, 08:42

A new version of the Elite Mod project, one of the most important mods for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution, has been released. Among other things, the project has recently gained new skirmish modes and a survival variant for solo or co-op play.

True Stalker is F2P Game Built on Foundations of Call of Pripyat

Adrian Werner, 29 February 2024, 08:48

The True Stalker project, a free fan game built on the foundations of Call of Pripyat, has been released. The project offers a new campaign that takes us to the Zone in the summer.

Baldur's Gate 3 Devs Hope for Substantive Discussion. „Threats and Toxic Behavior Only Harms Conversation.”

Jacob Blazewicz, 26 February 2024, 04:38

Baldur's Gate 3 has a huge player base, but some of them have given the developers (and other fans) a hard time in recent days. That's why Larian Studios is preparing discussions on moderation (and mods).

SimCity 4 Legendary Network Addon Mod Gets New Version on 20th Anniversary [Update: Version 48 is out]

Adrian Werner, 22 February 2024, 09:49

We lived to see a new version of the excellent project called Network Addon Mod, the most important modification for SimCity 4.

Fallout: London With Stunning Voice-acting Cast: Neil Newbon; A Plague Tale: Requiem and FF XVI Actors

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 February 2024, 03:31

In Fallout: London, an ambitious modification to Bethesda's RPG, we will hear many familiar voices, including Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3 or heroines from A Plaque Tale: Requiem and Final Fantasy XVI.

Minecraft Goes Official Mods, Some Free. Now Also Easier to Install

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 February 2024, 01:53

Officially supported, easy-to-install mods have made their way into Minecraft. Microsoft has added some free and paid downloadable content to the Marketplace.

Cyberpunk 2077 fans revitalize Night City with dynamic gangs

Adrian Werner, 19 February 2024, 13:00

The first version of the NIGHT CITY ALIVE mod has been released. It makes gang members in Cyberpunk 2077 able to drive cars and react dynamically during encounters with other criminal groups.

Classic roguelike FTL recieved a fan made add-on called Multiverse

Adrian Werner, 15 February 2024, 03:49

A new version of the great Multiverse mod for the space strategy roguelike FTL: Faster Than Light has been released. The project expands virtually every aspect of the game, adding new ships, locations and events.

Fallout in Hearts of Iron 4 - Fan Project Got New Version [Update: version 4.8.2 is out]

Adrian Werner, 13 February 2024, 17:46

We lived to see anupdate of Hearts of Iron 4: Old World Blues, a mod that brings Paradox's strategy game hit into the Fallout series setting.

Fallout 2 Locations Showcased in New Trailer of Fan Remake

Jacob Blazewicz, 06 February 2024, 01:19

Fallout 4: Project Arroyo is still alive. The developers of the fan-made remake of Fallout 2 have reminded people of its existence with a new trailer and have teamed up with a team working on a similar mod.

Palworld - How to Download Pokemon Mod

Aleksander Kartasinski, 29 January 2024, 04:57

There is a Pokemon mod for Palworld in works. If you would like download it, you will have to prepare to go through some hurdles. Here you will learn all you need to know.

A Good Reason to Build Ships in Starfield, No Thanks to Bethesda

Adrian Werner, 29 January 2024, 00:59

Are you bored with shipbuilding in the Starfield? Project Astroneer finally gives you a good reason to get busy building them, introducing, among other things, lavishly paid building contracts and a new companion.

Palworld Modder Afraid to Release Mods Cause of Nintendo

Adrian Werner, 24 January 2024, 06:51

The Pokemon mod for Palworld managed to cause a controversy on YouTube, but all indications are that the chances of its release are slim because of Nintendo.

Hearts of Iron 4 and Killer Ponies is an Absurd But Madly Enjoyable Mix [Update]

Adrian Werner, 23 January 2024, 13:46

A new version of Equestria at War, a project that takes Hearts of Iron IV into a dark version of the universe made famous by the My Little Pony animated series, has been released.

Palworld Third Most Popular Game Ever on Steam. Original Pokemon Already Added to Game as Mods [Update: Fan Concerns, Mod's Teaser Deleted]

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 January 2024, 04:19

Palworld is shattering records of many a Steam hit. Meanwhile, a project that many players have been waiting for has emerged: a mod that adds original Pokémon to the game.

Bethesda Explains Why Modders Are Patching Starfield Faster Than Itself

Marcin Przala, 22 January 2024, 06:22

Bethesda's community manager revealed in a Reddit thread why modders are faster than developers when it comes to patching Starfield.

ATS Fan Still Determined to Make Graphics More Realistic After 5 Years

Kamil Kleszyk, 18 January 2024, 00:35

A certain ATS fan decided to tweak the 8-year-old graphics of the popular truck simulator. The results of several years of work are quite awe-inspiring.

Largest Map in Garry's Mod History Takes 128 GB RAM to Run

Adrian Werner, 17 January 2024, 06:42

A mod for Garry's Mod offers possibly the largest map in the history of gaming – at the expense of huge requirements.

Medieval Europe in Bannerlord Now With Sami People

Adrian Werner, 15 January 2024, 01:16

The great mod Europe Campaign Map for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord received a major update. Among other things, it added the Sami kingdom with a unique culture.

Fan Remake of TF2 on Source 2 Deleted After DMCA From Valve

Kamil Kleszyk, 12 January 2024, 07:17

It's no fun being DMCA'd. Being on the target of many gamers, the fan projects Team Fortress 2 and Portal 64 have officially ended. The reason for the cancellation of development in both cases was Valve.

How to Install VR Mod to Lethal Company

Aleksander Kartasinski, 12 January 2024, 02:24

Lethal Company is brimming with community created content. One of the creations is special - VR Mod. Here you will learn how to install it.

How to Complete Refreshing Shower Achievement in Portal Revolution

Ewa Ichniowska, 11 January 2024, 01:56

The Refreshing Shower achievement in the Portal Revolution mod can be tricky to complete. Find out what to do to get the trophy here.

Portal Revolution - Coop and Multiplayer Explained

Damian Gacek, 10 January 2024, 06:20

Do you want to play in Portal Revolution with Friends? Learn more about coop and multiplayer.

Fans Fix Latest Game From Steins;Gate Devs

Adrian Werner, 09 January 2024, 05:48

The Committee of Zero group has finally released a mod that fixes the most serious problems of Anonymous;Code, the latest game from the creators of Steins;Gate.

How to Disable Mods in Ready or Not

Agnes Adamus, 08 January 2024, 07:18

Are you tired of mods in Ready or Not? From this guide you will learn how to disable them.

Warcraft 2 Resurrected; Chronicles of the Second War Mod Recreates Orignal Campaign

Michal Harat, 07 January 2024, 11:51

A group of modders who have been working for years on a major revamp of Warcraft 2 have finally finished their work. Developed on the Warcraft 3: Reforged engine, the mod called Chronicles of the Second War: Tides of Darkness is now available.

City of Heroes Players Overjoyed as NCsoft Lets Fan Server Live

Jacob Blazewicz, 05 January 2024, 05:28

NCSoft has licensed a group of City of Heroes fans so they can legally run a server for this forgotten superhero MMO game.

Fans Fix Disappointing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection [Update]

Adrian Werner, 03 January 2024, 13:34

Following the disappointing release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, fans have rushed to create mods to fix the collection. Among other things, the already available projects enable you to play in high resolutions, change mouse sensitivity, as well as improve the sound and interface quality.

Heroes 3 With New Castle and Campaign Thanks to Horn of the Abyss

Adrian Werner, 03 January 2024, 05:04

Version 1.7.0 of the Horn of the Abyss mod for Heroes of Might and Magic 3 has been released. It introduces a new castle. a unique steampunk faction and an additional campaign.

How to Install Cat Mod in Lethal Company

Damian Gacek, 03 January 2024, 03:54

Lethal Company, a game about visiting abandoned facilities, was even further improved by modders. Now, you can collect some cats.

VR Revolution; 11,000 Unreal Engine Games With VR Support

Adrian Werner, 02 January 2024, 08:00

The first version of UEVR has been released. It's a fan project that adds virtual reality support to virtually all games powered by Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5.

Thief Black Parade is a stealth masterpiece - gamers chose the best mods of 2023

Adrian Werner, 01 January 2024, 10:06

Users of the ModDB website have chosen the best modifications of the past year. Thief Black Parade won, the top 10 also included mods for the Half-Life series, among others.

Daggerfall Unity Version 1.0 Goes Live; The Elder Scrolls 2 Remake is Complete

Adrian Werner, 31 December 2023, 10:44

Version 1.0 of the Daggerfall Unity project, a fan-made remake of the iconic The Elder Scrolls 2, has been released, improving graphics and gameplay while fixing most of the bugs.

VR-less Half-Life: Alyx Now With Better Physics and Animations [Update: new version is out]

Adrian Werner, 30 December 2023, 13:08

On the occasion of the 25th birthday of the Half-Life series, a new version of a mod has been released, which enables you to play HL: Alyx on mouse and keyboard and without the use of VR goggles.

Fallout: London Got Final Release Date And It Perfectly Matches Amazon's Premiere

Kamil Kleszyk, 27 December 2023, 05:02

The team working on the fan-made mod called Fallout: London has announced the official release date of the expansion. The information was accompanied by a relevant video.

Cities: Skylines 2 Modder Protests; Removes Projects Dues to Vitriolic Community

Marcin Przala, 19 December 2023, 06:07

The creator of a number of mods for Cities: Skylines 2 has removed his projects from the web due to the growing toxicity of the game's community, which is increasingly daring to attack the developers.

Shadow Gambit Devs Have One More Farewell Surprise: Modding Tools

Adrian Werner, 17 December 2023, 12:56

The developers of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew have prepared one more goodbye gift for the fans. The game has just received modding tools, enabling the community to create new missions.

House Flipper 2 Mods - Where to Get and How to Install Them

Aleksander Kartasinski, 15 December 2023, 01:09

Despite the fact that House Flipper 2 just recently got released, community is already creating mods for the game. Here you will learn how to get and install them.

Player Single-handedly Fixed Cities Skylines 2 Economy

Adrian Werner, 14 December 2023, 05:06

If you find the economy of Cities: Skylines II too easy and not very realistic, then you should be interested in the mod called EconomyFixer.

Free RTS Combines Command & Conquer With Red Alert

Adrian Werner, 13 December 2023, 07:38

Version 1.0 of the Combined Arms project has been released. It's a free-to-play RTS that pits factions from the first installments of the Command & Conquer and Red Alert series against each other.

30 Years of Doom; Romero and Carmack Celebrated the Anniversary

Hubert Sledziewski, 11 December 2023, 14:15

Doom has turned 30 years old. Its co-creators, John Carmack and John Romero, celebrated the beautiful anniversary with a long, nostalgic onversation. The latter released the free Sigil 2, the unofficial sixth episode of Doom.

How to Install Mimic Mod in Lethal Company

Aleksander Kartasinski, 07 December 2023, 01:05

Lethal Company's community is very creative and floods the game with new mods. If you want to face a new monster, Mimic, here you will learn how to install this modification.

Bethesda Reopens New-old Modding Platform; Creation Club is Now Creations

Hubert Sledziewski, 05 December 2023, 15:57

Bethesda has brought back the Creation Club in Skyrim, this time under the name Creations. The new platform will change the way mod creators derive royalties from their works - in the future, most likely including those for Starfield.

Best of Stealth Games Got New Campaign for 25th Birthday

Adrian Werner, 04 December 2023, 14:45

Fans celebrated the 25th birthday of the first part of Thief in the best possible way - by releasing a delightfully quality new story campaign.