Prominent modding platform Nexus Mods has announced it will implement an age verification system for users in the United Kingdom and the European Union. The change is a response to new regulations, including the UK's Online Safety Act and the EU's Digital Services Act. In the future, users in these regions must verify they are at least 18 years old to browse or download mods containing adult content, or they will lose access.
According to the official Nexus Mods blog, this change is not by choice but is a necessary measure to comply with local laws. "Adult content has always been an important part of the Nexus Mods community, and we have no intention of removing it," the company stated. "However, to ensure legal operation, we must comply with the relevant regulations."
Currently, the platform only restricts adult content for unregistered users, and registration merely requires checking a box to confirm one is over 18, with no actual identity verification. Under the new system, even users with an account will have their access to view and download most adult mods blocked if they have not completed verification.
Furthermore, Nexus Mods will introduce a more detailed classification system for adult mod content. A new tagging system will cover categories such as "Pornography," "Extreme Violence," "Self-Harm," "Depression," and "Profanity," allowing users to filter specific types of content based on their personal preferences.
Addressing community concerns that the policy shift was due to the platform's new ownership, founder Dark0ne personally clarified that it has nothing to do with the ownership transfer. He emphasized, "We are a legitimate business, not an illegal site hiding on the dark web. If we don't act in accordance with the law, we will be fined out of existence."
While a specific launch date has not yet been announced, the platform has indicated that the measures will be implemented before the end of the year, at which point all UK and EU users will face a more stringent age-gating process.
via： TheGamer