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Devoted Fan Continues to Fix Disciples 2

Adrian Werner, 06 August 2023, 22:56

A new version of Disciples 2 Rise of the Mod has been released, a mod that fixes virtually all the problems of the turn-based strategy game Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves.

Fallout 4 Almost Like Cities Skylines - Sim Settlements 2 Delights

Adrian Werner, 04 August 2023, 15:21

The final chapter of the Sim Settlements 2 mod for Fallout 4 has been released. The project not only heavily improves the base building mechanics, but also offers a rich story campaign.

Huge Story Mod for GTA 5 Lets You Talk to NPCs Like Its Natural

Adrian Werner, 03 August 2023, 14:08

The insanely impressive project called Inworld Sentient Streets: AI Story Mod has been released, adding a police story campaign to GTA 5 that offers casual conversations with NPCs through the use of artificial intelligence.

Fan Remake of TIE Fighter With Ray Tracing and Fix For 30-year-old Bug

Adrian Werner, 30 July 2023, 23:12

A new version of the TIE Fighter: Total Conversion mod has been released. This fan remake has gained ray tracing support. A bug that was present in all installments of the series since 1993 has also been fixed.

'It's Terrifying'; Evie's Voice Actress in Assassin's Creed on AI Taking Over Her Voice

Maciej Gaffke, 25 July 2023, 14:54

Voice actors are increasingly objecting to AI generators that allow for arbitrary use of their voice. It recently made headlines for the case of Victoria Atkin, whose voice was included in a mod for Skyrim.

Baldur's Gate 3 Without Dungeon Master Mode; Mod Support Expected to Compensate

Kamil Kleszyk, 25 July 2023, 14:38

Baldur's Gate 3 will offer a wealth of possibilities, but the Dungeon Master mode, which enables us to create our own campaigns, will not be among them. Instead, Larian Studios will give free rein to mod makers.

Fallout 4 Gone Painfully Realistic; Fan Project Transforms the Game

Wiktoria Jarema, 20 July 2023, 16:29

Fallout 4 takes on a new life thanks to the Real AI project. More difficult and realistic clashes with intelligent enemies add excitement to the challenge.

Remake of Iconic RTS Developed by Group of Dedicated Fans is Finally Playable

Adrian Werner, 18 July 2023, 15:28

The first version of the ambitious C&C Red Alert Redux modification, a fan remake of the iconic Command & Conquer: Red Alert, has been released.

Switching to FPP Opens New Level of Immersion in Mass Effect

Adrian Werner, 18 July 2023, 08:50

An impressive fan mod has been released, adding a polished FPP mode to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. For now, it is only available for the first part of the trilogy.

Dev Created the Most Important Jagged Alliance 3 Mod; Shows Hit Chance

Adrian Werner, 17 July 2023, 00:07

One of the developers of Jagged Alliance 3 listened to player requests and released a modification that enables you to preview the percentage chances of hitting a target.

'My Life's Work is Being Ripped Apart; Skyblivion Creator Despairs After Hacking

Adrian Werner, 17 July 2023, 00:01

Hackers briefly took control of the Discord channel of the Skyblivion mod, a fan-made remake of Oblivion on the engine of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2 With Survival Co-op Thanks to Elite Mod [Update: version 2.9.9.1]

Adrian Werner, 16 July 2023, 23:42

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.

Portal: Prelude - New Version of Fan-made Prequel Longer Than Valve's Original

Adrian Werner, 14 July 2023, 15:25

After several years of silence, the mod Portal: Prelude returned with a new version. The project offers an extensive campaign, which is a prequel to the hit from Valve.

Fan Project Fixes More Than 220 Flaws in Fallout 4

Adrian Werner, 13 July 2023, 16:29

Nearly eight years after its release, Fallout 4 still has many problems. More than 220 of them are solved by a fan project called FATE Patch.

Free Strategy Game Powered by C&C: Tiberian Sun Engine Got New Maps

Adrian Werner, 12 July 2023, 14:46

Built on the foundations of the Command & Conquer series, the free-to-play RTS The Dawn of the Tiberium Age has received a new version that introduces additional maps for multiplayer and co-op modes.

Players Push for Cyberpunk 2077 Integration With ChatGPT

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 12 July 2023, 09:43

What do you think about implementing ChatGPT into Cyberpunk 2077, so that you could, for example, have casual conversations with Johnny Silverhand? This type of modification could be at hand thanks to the CyberAI project.

New Video From Fallout 4: New Vegas Shows Off Whacky Weapons

Kamil Kleszyk, 06 July 2023, 15:36

The team of modders working on a redesign of Fallout: New Vegas will put a sizable arsenal of energy weapons in the hands of Fallout 4 players.

Dark Souls on Skateboard Goes Big on Internet

Adrian Werner, 05 July 2023, 15:05

A video showing a mod bringing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 into the Dark Souls universe is making a career on Twitter.

RDR2 Immersive as Never Before Thanks to ZEN

Adrian Werner, 04 July 2023, 14:41

Red Dead Redemption 2 has received the fan-made mod called ZEN, which increases the level of immersion and is a dream come true for those who enjoy role-playing games.

Fans Won't Wait for Hollow Knight Successor; Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Adam Celarek, 04 July 2023, 14:27

Creative fans of Hollow Knight recently unveiled their own fan-made expansion. The modification rivals the base game.

Dark Souls 3 Archthrones Demo Will Enrich Hit-packed Autumn; Watch Teaser

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 July 2023, 12:36

We'll be checking out Dark Souls III: Archthrones this fall thanks to the demo version announced in a new teaser of the ambitious mod.

After 18 Years, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones PC Got Fixed by a Fan [Update: version for PoP: Warrior Within avaible]

Adrian Werner, 03 July 2023, 12:09

For 18 years, Ubisoft has not bothered to fix the PC version of Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. Now it has been done by a stubborn fan.

Call of Duty: Skyrim - Crazy Idea for a Fan Project Surprises [Updated]

Adrian Werner, 01 July 2023, 14:14

An ingenious fan has developed a modification that adds weapons and soldiers from Call of Duty to Skyrim.

Fallout London Release Delayed Due to Starfield

Kamil Kleszyk, 29 June 2023, 16:05

Gamers awaiting the release of Fallout: London need to be a little more patient. The developers of the mod have announced that it will be released a little later due to the debut of Starfield.

Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas - GTA Mod With New Version

Adrian Werner, 28 June 2023, 16:40

The fan project called Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas, which has been in development for almost 20 years, has reached version 1.6. The mod introduces a multiplayer mode to GTA: SA.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyblivion Creators Show Plans for Next 2 Years

Adrian Werner, 26 June 2023, 00:05

The TES Renewal Group has released a video showing progress on the Skyblivion mod, a project that recreates content from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Skyrim technology.

Modders Are Trying to Turn Lies of P Demo Into Bloodborne on PC

Marcin Przala, 18 June 2023, 21:03

A paid mod for the demo of the soulslike game Lies of P lets the players feel like a beast hunter from Yharnam, bringing the coveted Bloodborne a little closer to PC.

After This Change in Appearance, You'll Want to Return to Baldur's Gate

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 17 June 2023, 15:22

The Baldur's Gate series has received a mod that significantly improves the interface and introduces a number of changes to the inventory screen, among others. The degree of refinement of the project drew the attention of devs at Beamdog.

Classic Star Wars RTS Thrives Thanks to Fans

Adrian Werner, 16 June 2023, 15:13

A new version of the Expanding Fronts mod, the most important fan project for the classic RTS Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, has been released.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 Skalgrim Mod Adds New Playable Faction

Adrian Werner, 11 June 2023, 14:35

Version 2.2 of the Skalgrim mod for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, a game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, has been released. The new edition of the mod adds, among other things, dozens of ships and a new playable faction.

The World of Witcher in Civilization 6 Even Better With Extra Mods

Adrian Werner, 07 June 2023, 12:38

Fans are developing the excellent modification called The World of Witcher, creating small additions to it to make playing the Witcher variant of Civilization 6 more enjoyable.

'We Don't Approve of Mods Behind Paywall' - Valheim Devs on Mods; Players Agree

Adrian Werner, 30 May 2023, 13:34

The developers of Valheim have spoken out against paid modifications for their game.

Marathon - Previous Installments Available for Free

Adrian Werner, 26 May 2023, 17:12

With the announcement of a new Marathon game, it is worth revisiting previous installments of the series from Bungie, especially since their improved versions are available for free.

NFS Underground 2 Gets Latest Technology 19 Years After Release

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 May 2023, 14:06

One fan of the Need for Speed series has breathed new life into the iconic Underground 2. This was helped by a new tool developed by Nvidia. The results are impressive.

Would You Like Diablo-style Elden Ring? This Fan Project Brings the Two Games Closer

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 May 2023, 12:52

The Diablo Style Loot mod for Elden Ring is back significantly refreshed, although only in alpha version for now.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Looks Surprisingly Good as FPP

Adrian Werner, 21 May 2023, 23:10

Thanks to a fan project, it became possible to explore the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom from a first-person perspective.

Jagged Alliance 3 Release Date Sooner Than we Thought

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 May 2023, 00:02

Jagged Alliance 3 will launch this summer, but we'll have to wait a little longer for full mod support.

Warcraft Delights in Crusader Kings 3

Adrian Werner, 17 May 2023, 16:44

Crusader Kings 3 owners wanting a change of setting should be interested in the great mod called Warcraft: Guardians of Azeroth 2, which brings the game's action to the fantasy world of Blizzard's popular brand.

This is Stardew Valley Many Players Dream of; Talk to NPCs About Anything You Want

Adam Adamczyk, 16 May 2023, 15:17

AI enables you to talk to NPCs in Stardew Valley. The project has piqued players' curiosity.

Fan Takes Away Geralt's Disease Immunity to Incease Llong COVID Awareness

Kamil Kleszyk, 14 May 2023, 14:23

With a new modification for The Witcher 3, Geralt will have to deal with long-term symptoms of the coronavirus. The work was created for a worthy cause.

Key Element in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Just Got a Whole Lot Better With This Mod

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 May 2023, 14:15

A mod has added an option to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the lack of which has been heavily complained about by players and reviewers.

Fans Complete the Best Unreleased Version of Legendary Shooter

Adrian Werner, 09 May 2023, 13:24

The Duke Nukem 2001 Restoration Project, a mod whose ambition is to complete the unreleased version of this FPS, considered the best incarnation of the game, is thriving.

Beloved Lord of the Rings Strategy Game Just Got Even Better

Adrian Werner, 08 May 2023, 15:11

The final version of the giant mod Age of the Ring for the popular strategy game The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II has been released.

Fan 'Resurrects' Elden Ring in Ambitious Total Overhaul Project

Adrian Werner, 07 May 2023, 23:06

The Elden Ring Resurrection mod, a fan project that refreshes the game by modifying gameplay balance and changing many mechanics, has been released.

Brutal Wolfenstein Version 7.0 Delights

Adrian Werner, 07 May 2023, 22:25

A new version of the excellent Doom II mod called Brutal Wolfenstein 3D has been released. The project recreates the campaign of the classic FPS in an upgraded and more brutal version.

Eternal Mod for Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2 Launches; Project Reimagines Iconic Strategy [UPDATE]

Kamil Kleszyk, 07 May 2023, 13:41

Eternal, a fan-made expansion for Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II, gives the fans of this popular strategy game an excellent reason to return to the world of Relic Entertainment's game.

Red Alert 2 With Extra Modes and Better Multiplayer Thanks to New Version of New Horizons

Adrian Werner, 05 May 2023, 16:27

New Horizons, one of the most important mods for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 - Yuri's Revenge has received an update that introduces a number of newsworthy features.

Best Tolkien Mod for Total War With New Version

Adrian Werner, 05 May 2023, 00:22

Version 4.8 of Third Age Total War 4.0 has been released, an extensive mod that brings the action of Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms to Tolkien's Middle-earth.

RDR2 Beautified, You Just Need to Download 7 GB of Data

Adrian Werner, 04 May 2023, 14:40

PC edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 has received the impressive mod called Terrain Textures Overhaul, which heavily enhances the game's terrain textures.

It Sounds like a Nightmare, but ChatGPT in Arma 3 is Quite Impressive

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 May 2023, 14:15

It's not likely that anyone will mistake talking NPCs from the mod for Arma III for actors (and people in general), but the fan project is another example of an interesting use of AI.