Nexus Mods, an internet site recognized for internet hosting mods for 1000’s of PC video games, has been handed over to new possession, in keeping with former proprietor Robin “Dark0ne” Scott.
“After months of conferences, face-to-face talks, and an entire lot of soul looking out, I’m thrilled to say that I really imagine I’ve discovered the precise proper folks for the duty,” Scott says in a publish printed on Monday.
Scott, who launched the mission in 2001, says that the location “has been my total grownup life” and that “the pressure of being answerable for the behemoth I created” had taken a toll. He realized he had been burning out and that he wanted to usher in new management.
Scott didn’t specify who the brand new proprietor or homeowners are, and the corporate didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark despatched to its help electronic mail handle. However, customers might be seeing extra of two folks, who Scott identifies as “Foledinho (Victor)” and “Rapsak (Marinus),” as they’ve “come on board to guide this subsequent chapter,” Scott says. “They’ve bought deep roots in gaming, tech, and most significantly, they provide a rattling; concerning the web site, the group, and the longer term we’re making an attempt to construct right here.”
While the location has modified fingers, Scott says that “this isn’t some company ‘exit’ or a backroom deal.” Instead, “that is me doing one thing I most likely ought to’ve carried out years in the past: caring for myself. Reclaiming some headspace. And lastly letting go of the concept I’ve to do every part and be answerable for every part myself.”
Scott can even nonetheless be a presence. “I’ll nonetheless be annoying folks on the Mod Author Discord, lurking on the boards, and sticking my nostril into group issues once I can’t assist myself,” he says. And he’ll work with the staff to “assist information the general route of the location.”
