Bethesda's New Skyrim Update Sparks Controversy with Paid Mods

Modding community reacts to monetization of mods, while technical issues disrupt gameplay

Bethesda has launched a new update for Skyrim Special Edition, introducing 'Creations', a platform that combines free mods and paid content made under the previous Creation Club system into one in-game interface.
The update has sparked controversy among the Skyrim modding community, with some modders pledging never to charge for their creations, expressing concerns about the monetization of mods and the potential impact on the community.
The update also broke existing mods dependent on the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE), a commonly used community-made modding toolkit, causing frustration among players.
Despite the backlash, Bethesda has stated that it is working with the team behind SKSE to resolve the issue.
The introduction of the Creations platform could potentially indicate Bethesda's plans for future games, including Starfield, which is set to receive mod support in 2024.