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Nexus Mods to Implement Age Verification for UK and EU Users
Due to new legal obligations under the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act, Nexus Mods is introducing age verification for adult content — specifically for users in the UK and EU.
While founder Robin "Dark0ne" Scott has stepped back from day-to-day operations, the changes are not driven by new ownership, but by mandatory compliance with European and UK regulations. The goal is to prevent minors from accessing adult material and to ensure continued removal of illegal content.
Key changes include:
- Age verification required for the majority of adult content for UK and EU users.
- No age checks for users outside Europe.
- Strengthened Terms of Service, with clearer definitions of illegal content and stronger protections for minors.
- Automated detection of illegal or abusive content, with immediate takedowns and automatic reporting to law enforcement (e.g., National Crime Agency).
- Improved tools: Enhanced tagging, block/mute system, and spam detection.
The company stresses that adult content is central to Nexus Mods’ identity, and removing it entirely is not an option. Instead, they are choosing to adapt policies to stay compliant while preserving the modding community’s creative freedom.
“We recognize these changes may be inconvenient for some users — but we are legally required to take them to keep hosting adult content lawfully.”
More details on the finalized Adult Content Guidelines will follow soon.
Bonus Note:
Stellar Blade’s director, Kim Hyung Tae, has reportedly expressed full support for mods — a timely boost, given that nearly 600 mods are already listed on Nexus Mods for the game. Among them, many adult-themed mods (like new skins, reshades, VR tweaks, and — yes — nail polish) are hidden from public view, awaiting age verification.
Stay tuned for official updates — the new Terms of Service and age verification rollout will be announced soon.
