Nexus Mods Introduces New Paid Mod Policies Amid Community Debate

The world's largest modding site updates its stance on paid mods, aiming to balance monetization with maintaining a free modding ecosystem.

Nexus Mods' new policies allow creators to link to paid content while ensuring free mods remain unaffected.
The site prohibits sharing demo versions of paid mods and mods that rely on paid content to function.
Patches for paid mods are not allowed, except for official developer DLCs like Bethesda's Creation Club.
Nexus Mods emphasizes that modding should primarily be a passion-driven pursuit, with financial gain as a secondary benefit.
The community has expressed mixed reactions, with ongoing discussions about potential implications for mod creators.