Nexus Mods: AI Disclosure For Mods Becomes Mandatory

Anyone uploading mods for Skyrim, Fallout, or Stardew Valley to Nexus Mods will now have to disclose if and how AI was involved. The platform is deliberately opting for labeling rather than a ban. However, a violation could ultimately prove very costly.

What Nexus Mods requires from mod authors

The rules were announced by Nexus co-owner Victor “Foledinho” Folmann in an update on November 3, 2026. Since then, anyone uploading a new project must indicate whether AI was used. According to reports, there are essentially three classifications to choose from:

The mod is predominantly AI-generated.
The mod is AI-assisted, meaning it is primarily human-made with some AI help.
AI-generated promotional material is used, such as images on the mod page.

For AI-assisted mods, a simple checkbox is not enough. Authors must publicly explain where and how AI was used. The labeling will be prominently displayed, according to PC Gamer, directly after the adult content tags. Nexus is also introducing new permissions: authors determine whether third parties may use their works for AI purposes and training. The default is “Ask Me”. Nexus itself pledges not to use mods for AI training or sell them to companies that do.

When do older mods need to comply?

Existing mods have a grace period of 60 days. It began on November 3, 2026, and ends on January 2, 2027. Nexus clarified to PC Gamer that the requirement applies to every mod on the site, including uploads from before the announcement. After this date, the team intends to actively enforce the rules: authors will be notified and asked to provide missing information. In cases of “persistent failure”, moderators will intervene. Possible consequences range from account restrictions to exclusion from the platform. The headline at ComputerBase mentions potential deletion.

Additionally, a filter for players will be introduced: those who do not wish to see AI content will be able to hide it, initially via settings on game pages and the homepage, with search functionality to follow later.

Why does Nexus Mods opt for labeling instead of a ban?

Folmann justifies this by stating that AI is used throughout the entire development process today, from code completion to textures and voices. A clear line between permissible and impermissible is difficult to draw. A strict ban would not eliminate AI from modding, but merely ensure that no one mentions it anymore. This approach is similar to the AI disclosures on Steam.

Our assessment: The approach is pragmatic, but its success depends on enforcement. Nexus itself admits that not everyone will be honest. Detecting AI content is “not an exact science,” and moderation relies heavily on manual checks and community reports. For you as a player, this means the label helps, but it is not a seal of approval. If you want to avoid mods with AI voices or AI textures, you should use the filter and still pay attention to the description. If you are a modder yourself, you should review your own pages before January 2, especially older projects that haven't been touched in a long time. This will be a significant amount of work, particularly for major games like Skyrim Special Edition with tens of thousands of mods.