Nexus Mods, an internet site recognized for internet hosting mods for hundreds of PC video games, has been handed over to new possession, in accordance with former proprietor Robin “Dark0ne” Scott.
“After months of conferences, face-to-face talks, and a complete lot of soul looking out, I’m thrilled to say that I really consider I’ve discovered the precise proper folks for the duty,” Scott says in a put up published on Monday.
Scott, who launched the challenge in 2001, says that the positioning “has been my total grownup life” and that “the pressure of being chargeable 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 deal with. Nonetheless, customers will likely be seeing extra of two folks, who Scott identifies as “Foledinho (Victor)” and “Rapsak (Marinus),” as they’ve “come on board to steer this subsequent chapter,” Scott says. “They’ve obtained deep roots in gaming, tech, and most significantly, they provide a rattling; in regards to the website, the group, and the long run we’re making an attempt to construct right here.”
Whereas the positioning has modified palms, Scott says that “this isn’t some company ‘exit’ or a backroom deal.” As an alternative, “that is me doing one thing I in all probability ought to’ve accomplished years in the past: caring for myself. Reclaiming some headspace. And at last letting go of the concept I’ve to do every part and be chargeable for every part myself.”
Scott will even nonetheless be a presence. “I’ll nonetheless be annoying folks on the Mod Writer Discord, lurking on the boards, and sticking my nostril into group issues after I can’t assist myself,” he says. And he’ll work with the crew to “assist information the general path of the positioning.”