Nexus Mods Makes AI Disclosure Mandatory for Creators

Nexus Mods is tightening its rules around generative AI, requiring creators to disclose when the technology has been used in files, assets or page materials uploaded to the popular PC modding platform.

New labels separate generated and assisted work

Under the policy, creators must classify relevant uploads as AI-generated, AI-media or AI-assisted. The assisted label is intended for projects led by a person but supported by tools such as code completion, texture upscaling, audio cleanup or concept generation.

Creators using that label must publicly identify the tools involved and explain which parts of the finished mod contain AI output. Nexus Mods says authors may also be asked for development history, version-control records or other evidence of human-led design during moderation disputes.

The company is not imposing a blanket ban. Its position is that AI tools can appear at many stages of production, from scripts and textures to voices and promotional material, making a clean line between permitted and prohibited use difficult to enforce. More visible labels, it argues, give players useful information without pushing creators to hide their methods.

Permissions and attribution are part of the overhaul

The changes go beyond labels. Nexus Mods plans explicit permission settings for AI training, tool use, forks and parallel versions. Those controls will default to “Ask Me,” including for older files, while derivative projects must credit original creators and link back to the source mod.

The platform also states that it will not use hosted mods to train AI or sell or license them to parties doing so. Community reports can flag material that appears unlabelled or incorrectly classified, and moderators may request corrections or take action against repeated noncompliance.

A 60-day transition period began Nov. 3 for the newly introduced requirements. The grace period ends Jan. 2, 2027, after which untagged or noncompliant projects may be referred to the Trust and Safety team. Possible responses include requests to update a page, warnings, account restrictions or removal.

For players and mod makers, the practical change is straightforward: AI use will become a visible part of a project’s record rather than a detail left to guesswork.