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Founder Steps Down as Nexus Mods Is Sold After 24 Years

New leadership pledges to keep the platform’s operations unchanged following Robin Scott’s departure due to burnout

Overview

  • Robin Scott announced his departure as Nexus Mods’ head after nearly 24 years, citing burnout and stress-related health issues from daily management.
  • Nexus Mods has been sold to new owners whose identities remain undisclosed and who may be linked to the company Chosen.
  • Foldeinho and Rapsak, veteran community members with gaming and tech backgrounds, are set to lead the site’s operations.
  • New owners have assured users that the site’s monetization approach and lifetime subscriptions will remain intact, even as some modders express unease about undisclosed ownership details.
  • Nexus Mods logged over 10 billion downloads last year and hosts modifications for nearly 3,800 games, making it the world’s largest modding platform.