Nexus Mods Makes AI Disclosure Mandatory for New Mod Uploads

In a post on the site, owner Victor "Foledinho" Folmann said one of the most consistent concerns from users was that AI use was not clearly disclosed. Nexus Mods already had tags for AI-generated and AI-assisted mods. Under the new rules, any mod tagged as AI-assisted must include "a public explanation of how and where AI was used," and AI tags will be shown more prominently on mod pages.

No Outright Ban

Folmann said the platform is "pro-human creativity" but "won't introduce an outright ban on AI-generated mods." He argued that AI is now used throughout the creative process, from script autocompletion to generating textures, voices and full assets, making it hard to draw a clear line. A ban, he wrote, would not remove AI from modding but would discourage people from admitting to using it.

The site also said it will not use mods to train AI and "will not sell or license them to anyone doing so." It is working on clearer controls over how mods can be reused and stronger attribution when one mod builds on another with permission.

Other changes target volume. Nexus Mods is adjusting its Recently Added section to limit how many mods from a single author appear at once, after some authors uploaded large batches that pushed other work down the page, and it is tightening restrictions on uploads from new accounts. Users will get controls to hide AI-generated content on game pages and the homepage, with search to follow.

Authors have 60 days to update existing mods. The grace period ends on January 2, after which the site will begin enforcing the rules.

The move follows similar steps by other games platforms dealing with a surge in AI-generated material, and reflects a growing preference among content hosts for labelling and filtering rather than prohibition.