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New Version of Daggerfall Unity Project Goes Live

Adrian Werner, 29 July 2021, 17:11

Update 0.11.6 has been released for Daggerfall Unity, a project that transfers the second part of The Elder Scrolls to a new engine and improves most elements of the game.

Stronghold Overlords Mod Version 0.9 Goes Live

Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 15:36

Popular Stronghold Overlords mod for Stronghold: Crusader received version 0.9. It introduces two new maps.

Shattered Paradise - Fan-made C&C: Tiberian Sun Expansion Gets New Version

Adrian Werner, 27 July 2021, 16:36

A new version of the Shattered Paradise project, a standalone expansion mod for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun, has been released. This is pretty much a free game built on the foundations of this iconic RTS.

Here's a Charming Fairytale Village Created by a Fan in The Sims 4

Agnes Adamus, 27 July 2021, 13:56

A fan of The Sims 4 decided to use the tools introduced with the July update to create a charming fairytale village.

Company of Heroes 3 Alpha Can Now be Played on Axis Side Thanks to a Mod

Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 July 2021, 12:29

One of the players managed to modify the pre-alpha version of Company of Heroes 3, which enabled him to play as German forces. Interestingly, the developers don't mind such actions.

Minecraft Map so Realistic It Gets Confused for Real Photo

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 27 July 2021, 12:26

User qwryzu created an incredibly beautiful and detailed map for Minecraft. Anyone can download and explore it on their own.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Now Even Prettier Thanks to ALOT Mod

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 July 2021, 12:21

The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has received the ALOT mod, which, like in the originals, introduces new and better textures. The classic version of the mod has also been updated, which now includes some of the improvements from the remasters.

Morrowind Rebirth Mod Version 5.5 Introduces Numerous Improvements

Damian Gacek, 25 July 2021, 17:44

Developed for over 10 years, The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind mod called Rebirth lived to see another major update. It brings with it many changes.

Ultimate Apocalypse - New Version of Popular Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Soulstorm Mod

Adrian Werner, 19 July 2021, 16:17

A new version of Ultimate Apocalypse, one of the most popular mods for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm, has been released. It introduces, among other things, compatibility with a fan-made Tyranid faction.

Counter-Strike Maps on Unreal Engine 5

Adam Krolak, 18 July 2021, 21:10

This is what Counter Strike: Global Offensive could look like on Unreal Engine 5. A modder ported Inferno and Dust 2 to the popular engine.

Popular GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas Mods Removed by Take-Two

Paul Musiolik, 18 July 2021, 19:54

GTA series publisher Take-Two has decided to force the removal of the most popular mods for GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas from the web.

RMS Titanic Recreated in Mafia After 15 Years of Fan Work

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 15 July 2021, 14:17

A group of modders has been working on a mod for the first Mafia, in which we will be able to visit the famous ocean liner RMS Titanic.

Star Wars in Fallout: New Vegas Thanks to Mods

Iltutmis, 09 July 2021, 21:46

A couple of fans are working on a mod converting Fallout: New Vegas into a Star Wars game. I wonder what Disney will think about it?

Skyrim Running on Unreal Engine 5 Looks Stunning

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 09 July 2021, 13:00

A video has appeared on YouTube, showing the western watchtower from Skyrim on Unreal Engine 5 - the result is amazing.

The best Scarlet Nexus mods

Adrian Werner, 07 July 2021, 14:37

It’s been two weeks since Scarlet Nexus launched. It’s a good moment to check out the first mods for this RPOG. There’s a couple definitely worth your attention.

Cyberpunk 2077 Mod Pack Makes the Game Work Like a Dream

Iltutmis, 06 July 2021, 15:45

Youtuber Tyler McVicker created a multi-page guide recommending the best mods to make Cyberpunk 2077 much more enjoyable. The modpack fixes teleporting police, car driving and the UI, among other things. It also introduces elements pulled straight from Watch Dogs and Back to the Future.

Minecraft Textures for Colorblind and Dyslexics Available

Przemyslaw Dygas, 05 July 2021, 17:06

Minecraft just became a lot more accessible for people suffering from color blindness. All thanks to an independent developer who is responsible for a special texture pack for colorblind users.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Mod Restores Original Camera Shots

Hubert Sledziewski, 04 July 2021, 22:13

BioWare has made Mass Effect: Legendary Edition less sexist than the original, but players don't like the change and have used mods to bring back some female-focused camera shots in cutscenes.

Wyrmstooth Mod for Skyrim Got a Major Update

Jacob Blazewicz, 01 July 2021, 16:19

Fans of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have only just celebrated the return of the popular mod Wyrmstooth. Meanwhile, the mod's creator has released a sizable update, numbered 19.4, on PC Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Fan-made GoldenEye Remake Returns to Far Cry 5

Michael Kulakowski, 30 June 2021, 19:54

An ambitious project recreating all the levels from the original version of the legendary console FPS GoldenEye 007 using an in-game editor in Far Cry 5 has been re-released. The maps were removed in June at the request of MGM, which owns the rights to the James Bond films.

GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City May Return; Creators of re3 Battle T2

Agnes Adamus, 28 June 2021, 19:25

The fan project re3, which used reverse engineering to dismantle GTA III and Vice City down to source code level, has returned to GitHub. The project was previously removed at the request of Take-Two.

The Witcher 3 Mod With AI Reading Dialogues Worries Actors

Adrian Werner, 28 June 2021, 16:57

A Night to Remember, a mod for The Witcher 3, and an article published in Input Mag caused quite a stir about the use of AI to create audio dialogue. Many actors are concerned about these technologies.

Fan-made Dark Souls Sequel Got a Release Date and a New Trailer

Przemyslaw Dygas, 26 June 2021, 21:07

The team of modders working on the fan-made sequel to Dark Souls is getting closer and closer to its completion. Their project, titled Dark Souls: Nightfall, has just received a release date.

Players Challenge Minecraft World Where You Can't Die

Jacob Blazewicz, 25 June 2021, 16:51

Minecraft players have found another challenge: trying to kill off their character in a world... that doesn't allow death. All this because of the Invincible Difficulty pack, which has recently made waves on Reddit.

Ubisoft Shuts Down the Fan-made GoldenEye Remake in Far Cry 5

Adrian Werner, 25 June 2021, 11:13

Ubisoft has removed an ambitious fan project recreating maps from the classic FPS GoldenEye 007 from Far Cry Arcade.

Skywind With New Mod Progress Update

Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 24 June 2021, 16:54

Skywind - a mod transferring Morrowind to Skyrim's engine - is getting closer and closer to completion, although the release is still far off. The creators present the current state of work.

Minecraft Gets Gorgeous Lego Texture-pack

Michal Ciezadlik, 24 June 2021, 13:01

Modification for Minecraft adds a pack of meticulously rendered textures imitating Lego bricks to the game. There is a lot to look at.

Cyberpunk 2077 Blade Runner Ads Mod Will Make You Like Ads

, 23 June 2021, 16:44

The final version of the Cyberpunk 2077 Blade Runner Ads mod, which completely replaces the ads in Night City with thse known from the Blade Runner movies, was released on the popular modding platform NexusMods.com.

Witcher: Total War is Still Alive - New Screenshots and Information From Creators

Milosz Szubert, 23 June 2021, 15:41

Witcher: Total War, a mod for Medieval 2: Total War set in a fantasy world created by Andrzej Sapkowski, is still under development. Recently its creators shared a handful of new screenshots and information.

Demo of Fan-made Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake Available Online

Agnes Adamus, 21 June 2021, 21:13

A free demo of the fan-made remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica has appeared online. You can try out the project for free.

Fan-made Force Field in Minecraft has Some Unusual Uses

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 June 2021, 20:24

Minecraft players don't stop creating interesting things. An internet user from the YouTube channel IFP Minecraft has provided fans with another nifty toy: a personal force field.

Over 50 Mods, 8K and The Witcher 3 - That's How to Squeeze Everything Out of a Game

Paul Musiolik, 20 June 2021, 22:10

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can still amaze. Installing 50 mods and firing up the game in 8K on an RTX 3090 causes the player's jaw to drop.

Fallout 4 Mod Will Take Us to Post-apocalyptic London

Przemyslaw Dygas, 16 June 2021, 11:57

It looks like the moment will finally come when we will see how nuclear war in the Fallout universe affected countries other than the US. All thanks to the modders responsible for Fallout: London.

Frustrated Player Improved Rivers in Minecraft

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 June 2021, 20:01

Minecraft is set to receive better mountains and caves in the second part of the Caves & Cliffs Update. However, an internet user decided to see if they could change the „somewhat frustrating” river generation system to a more reliable solution.

Final Version of Immersive World Encounters Mod for Skyrim Goes Live

Milosz Szubert, 11 June 2021, 14:03

The final version of the Immersive World Encounters mod by SetteLisette for TES5: Skyrim and TES5: Skyrim Special Edition was released. It adds about 100 new events and quests to these titles.

The Sims 4 Mod Called Farmland Enables You to Become a Farmer

Agnes Adamus, 09 June 2021, 17:20

In the near future, The Sims 4 will will received the Farmland mod, which will add a new town to the game and enable the players to breed animals and cultivate crops. Along with the release date there is also a trailer showing the story of a couple living in Eden Hills.

Minecraft 1.17 OptiFine Optimizing Mod Goes Live

, 09 June 2021, 16:26

The first trial version of the OptiFine mod for Minecraft 1.17 is now available. The script, which improves the game's performance and includes a wide range of new graphic settings, arrived just one day after the release of the new Caves & Cliffs update.

Fallout 2 Mod Olympus 2207 Finally Available in English

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 June 2021, 21:27

Olympus 2207 mod for Fallout 2 finally got an English translation. The mod takes players to the post-nuclear Silicon Valley, offering a new story and significantly modified gameplay.

Cyberpunk 2077 Fans Grateful to Modders for Improvements

Michal Ciezadlik, 02 June 2021, 12:29

The modding community gathered around Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't stop fighting to improve the quality of various aspects of the game.

XCOM 2 Long War of the Chosen Mod is Almost Ready

Adrian Werner, 31 May 2021, 13:36

The developers of the extensive XCOM 2 mod called Long War of the Chosen have announced that version 1.0 will soon debut. The beta versions of the project are available for testing.

Modders Port Van Buren Project to Fallout: New Vegas Engine

Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 May 2021, 17:21

Fallout fans have tackled another ambitious project. They intend to recreate Van Buren, a canceled Fallout 3 project by Black Isle, on the New Vegas engine.

Blizzard Opposes D2ROffline and D2RModding Mods in Diablo 2 Resurrected

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 May 2021, 20:38

Blizzard Entertainment has disabled two popular mods for the alpha version of Diablo 2: Resurrected despite assurances that, like the original, the title would support them.

This Simple Cyberpunk 2077 Mod is a Hit Among PC Players

Bart Swiatek, 20 May 2021, 13:55

Cyberpunk 2077 mod called Always First Equip enables you to increase the frequency of animations associated with the initial equipping of your weapons. The mod met with enthusiastic reception among players.

Caesar 3 Reveals Its New Clothes Thanks to the Augustus Mod

Adrian Werner, 18 May 2021, 13:28

The first in a long time update to the Augustus project, a mod refreshing Caesar 3 and enriching it with new elements and mechanics, has been released.

Skyrim At War Mod Adds Battles and Patrols for Civil War

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 May 2021, 18:30

The civil war in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is growing. With the Skyrim At War mod, players can see battles between the warring factions or lead their own soldiers into battle.

Fans Prepare a Complete Remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 2

Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 May 2021, 16:12

Heroes 2 will get a fan-made overlay which will bring the game closer to a full-fledged remaster. A group of amateur developers has been adding new patches and improvements to the game for over a year.

Resident Evil Village Causes Nausea in Some Players

Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 May 2021, 20:17

It turns out that not only playing in VR may cause nausea. Similar effects were observed by players of Resident Evil Village. All because of the default field of view.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Draws Inspiration From Mods

Hubert Sledziewski, 10 May 2021, 16:39

BioWare admitted that it used mods as reference and inspiration when designing changes to be implemented in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.

NieR: Automata Got More Beautiful 4 Years After Release

Gabriela Sicinska, 09 May 2021, 20:57

NieR: Automata finally got the final version of the HD Texture Pack mod, which enables the game's visual layer to shine. It was developed for 4 years.

The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Mod May be Part of The Witcher 3 on Next-gen

Milosz Szubert, 05 May 2021, 16:21

Polish modder known as Halk Hogan released a new trailer for the next version of his HD Reworked Project, beautifying The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Moreover, he shared the information that CD Projekt RED approached him with a proposal of cooperation.