Nexus Mods makes AI disclosure mandatory, but it will not ban AI-generated mods
Nexus Mods now asks creators to disclose whether they used generative AI when uploading a new mod. Existing authors have until January 2, 2027 to bring older uploads into line, while the site says it will continue to host AI-generated work that follows its rules.
The change gives players more information about what went into a mod before downloading it. For work tagged as AI-assisted, authors will also need to explain publicly how and where they used the technology.
In a November 3 policy update, Nexus Mods’ Victor, writing under the name Foledinho, said the platform had considered a wide range of feedback from mod authors and users. Some want to avoid AI content altogether, while others see the tools as a way to make modding more accessible.
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Older uploads have until January to meet the rules
New uploads require an AI declaration. Nexus says authors editing existing mods will see a persistent reminder in the upload form, while the My Mods page will show a dismissible prompt.
The grace period began on November 3 and ends on January 2. After that, the site says its team will notify authors and ask them to fix missing disclosures or permission settings. Continued failure to respond can lead to warnings, account restrictions or removal.
The site plans to make AI tags more prominent on mod pages. It is also working on more accessible content preferences for people who want to limit what they see. Not every part of the announcement is live yet: Nexus says further permission and discovery changes will arrive as the work is completed.
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Permission rules for using another creator’s work are still being developed
Nexus plans new permission settings covering AI use and training, forks and derivative mods. The proposed default is “Ask me”, so a creator would need permission rather than assume it. The site says existing permissions will not be reset.
There are details still to resolve, including how existing licences and different versions of a mod interact with the new controls. Nexus also says it will not train AI on users’ mods or license them to others for that purpose.
AI-generated thumbnails remain a separate issue. The site says images that misrepresent what a mod actually does violate its guidelines, regardless of how they were made. For other cases, such as an AI-enhanced screenshot, it is waiting to see how disclosure and improved content preferences work before adding more restrictions.
Enforcement will initially rely heavily on manual moderation and community reports. Nexus says identifying AI-generated material is not an exact science, so users who spot a possible undisclosed use can report it for investigation.
