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mod.io @mod.io · 5d

Happy to help bring official mod support to Wayfinder! You can get started with modding using the official Mod Editor and access mods directly in game!
steamcommunity.com/games/117169...

mod.io @mod.io · 9d

More GCAP content from mod.io. If you're in Melbourne this week, don't miss @scottreismanis.bsky.social and Joshua Astbury fireside chat about the evolving landscape of modding & UGC, on Wednesday!

registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas...

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mod.io @mod.io · 13d

If you're visiting our hometown of Melbourne next week for GCAP; don't miss on the talk from our Head of Business Development, Paul. And figure out how to bring UGC & mod support into your next game!
registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas...

mod.io @mod.io · 19d

Excited to publish our UGC Impact Study 2025, conducted by game data analysts @gamediscoverco.bsky.social. This extended research shows the significant impact of UGC & mods support, from retention to DLC sales, and dives into consoles & VR data for the first time.
blog.mod.io/ugc-impact-s...

UGC Impact Study 2025

GameDiscoverCo & mod.io publish an updated study on the commercial impact of UGC support for games on PC, Consoles & VR.

blog.mod.io

mod.io @mod.io · 20d

In the process of wrapping up Build-a-Map Contest #5 for
@timberborn.bsky.social, some winners requested their winnings be given away to charity and we were delighted to make a donation in their name to @beavertrust.bsky.social, the charity picked by our friends at @mechanistry.bsky.social 🦫💙

mod.io @mod.io · 21d

Tomorrow on our Discord, we're hosting a live Q&A with Adrian from Vortexbuffer, the developer behind the fan mod turned official DLC adding cross-platform mod support to Crypt of the NecroDancer.
discord.com/invite/modio

mod.io @mod.io · 26d

We just rolled out a major update to our documentation on docs.mod.io, with refreshed content, better structure and an overall improved customer experience. Learn more about it and our recent development in our latest developer diary.
blog.mod.io/mod-io-month...

mod.io Monthly Dev Diary — September 2025

Update to our documentation, improved SSO UI, better word filters, a theme system for our Unity plugin & more on dedicated server…

blog.mod.io

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mod.io @mod.io · 29d

Congratulations to the winners of the Frostpunk 2 Modding Contest organized by @11bitstudios.bsky.social, we were blown away by the level of quality and ambition of submissions.
These mods are definitely worth you giving them a spin for your next run!
mod.io/g/frostpunk2

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mod.io @mod.io · Sep 15

Celebrating the release of Firefighting Simulator: Ignite with custom missions supported by mod․io! Proud of helping Astragon to bring more custom content to their players!

Mission Editor trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8mq...
More info on Steam: store.steampowered.com/news/app/166...

mod.io @mod.io · Aug 25

As per usual, Gamescom was a blast for mod.io; 5 days packed with 100+ meetings with partners, and 1500+ cups of our signature user-generated coffees, and constant positive feedback from our partners.
Thanks to @igea.bsky.social for hosting us on their booth this year again!

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mod.io @mod.io · Aug 18

We're excited to support NVIDIA AI in expanding the capabilities of Project G-Assist. Using mod.io, you can now share and install community-built plug-ins, directly from G-Assist using the mod.io plug-in, or from the dedicated hub!

mod.io @mod.io · Aug 18

It's gamescom week! Find out all the details about our presence in Cologne in our dedicated page: mod.io/gamescom

And meet us in Hall 3.2 for a chat around a cup of our signature User Generated Coffee!

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mod.io @mod.io · Aug 8

Better solutions for developers bringing UGC & mods cross-platform, and stronger tools for creators to manage their content and community. Get a summary of everything we'll be bringing to gamescom in our latest newsletter.
newsletter.mod.io/p/modio-news...

mod.io Newsletter: Supporting Developers & Creators

Improving our tools for game developers and content creators: mod.io UGC framework, UGC collections, Creators dashboard....

newsletter.mod.io

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mod.io @mod.io · Aug 5

Every day, more than a thousand people wake up and decide to make Withers the best version of themselves for their next playthrough. We couldn't be more proud.

Thank you @larianstudios.com, looking forward to seeing where another year of modded Baldur's Gate 3 takes us!

Larian Studios @larianstudios.com · Aug 4

And finally, since the introduction of mod support last year, you’ve uploaded over 8,500 mods to mod.io, and hit 265 MILLION mod downloads!

Of which, over 250,000 of all downloads are Withers Big Naturals by the way - we just thought you’d like to know.

Withers stands to the right with a bunny on his shoulder and a download folder icon in his bosom. Text reads: 265 Million Mod Downloads. 8.5K mods uploaded.

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mod.io @mod.io · Jul 21

It is soon the time to gather in Köln & discuss the latest in UGC, sipping on a delicious cup of our signature user-generated coffee (we're sticking with this joke, and our renowned coffee stand).

You'll find mod.io once again in Hall 3.2, hit us up to schedule a meeting!

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mod.io @mod.io · Jul 10

Celebrating the release of the mod update for GORN 2 by
@freelives.bsky.social & Cortopia Studios, published by @devolverdigital.com. Get ready for renewed and ludicrous violence in VR as modding allows for customizable weapons and environments! mod.io/g/gorn-2.

mod.io @mod.io · Jul 2

We've been happy to contribute to the UGC aspects of the research conducted by 80.lv and Room 8 Group on latest trends in gaming. It's enlightening to see how the sustained impacts of UGC connect with other trends, and contribute to transformation in our field.
80.lv/articles/get...

Get A Free Report: How UGC, AI, And Cloud Are Transforming Gaming

Discover trends defining the future of gaming with Room 8 Group and 80 Level.

80.lv

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mod.io @mod.io · Jun 25

Very excited for the release of patch 1.5 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and thankful for @gscgameworld.bsky.social's trust in mod.io! ☢️

Modders can download S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Zone Kit store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/stal... and join the official community on discord.com/invite/stalker

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mod.io @mod.io · Jun 16

A highly requested functionality by our creators and community, UGC & Mods Collections are now available on mod․io! Gather your favorite content in one place, or prepare a set of mods for your next playthrough with friends.
blog.mod.io/ugc-collecti...

UGC Collections

A highly requested feature from creators and communities; UGC & Mods Collections are now available on mod.io!

blog.mod.io

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mod.io @mod.io · Jun 4

We're recruiting Intermediate & Senior Cloud Systems Engineers! Join our team and help design, implement optimize and manage our cloud-based infrastructure.

Hybrid positions, located in Melbourne, Australia.

apply.workable.com/modio/j/F451...

mod.io @mod.io · Jun 2

We're incredibly proud to be working with @cdprojektred.com to bring cross-platform mod support to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

The update, coming later this year, will make it easier and more accessible than ever to play with mods! www.thewitcher.com/se/en/news/5...

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mod.io @mod.io · May 30

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The Witcher @thewitcher.com · May 30

#10YearsofTheWitcher3 and one more patch! 🎉

Cross-platform mod support on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be coming later this year.

mod.io @mod.io · May 19

This month, in our Dev Diary, some exciting work done by our team to develop a opinionated framework solution for studios to support modding for their games; mod․io UGC framework!
blog.mod.io/mod-io-month...

mod.io Monthly Dev Diary — May 2025

Revealing a new solution; the mod.io UGC framework! Some work on our multiplayer functionalities, and creator stats going live!

blog.mod.io

mod.io @mod.io · May 14

Hot from the press! Our latest newsletter showcases the latest tech from our Game Services team with our new Cloud Cooking solution, and the new version of our Unity Plugin.
newsletter.mod.io/p/modio-news...

mod.io Newsletter: Cloud Cooking

The latest tech from our Game Services team, with Cloud Cooking for Unreal Engine, and our Unity Plugin latest version now available!

newsletter.mod.io

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mod.io @mod.io · May 13

We're incredibly proud to confirm our collaboration with
@gscgameworld.bsky.social to bring official cross-platform mod support to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 later this year.

We'll see you in the Zone, Stalker!

STALKER 2 cross-platform mod support powered by mod.io

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