Nexus Mods acquires SteamDB after 13 years of solo dev work — promises no ads, no paywalls, and smarter mod-update tracking
Nexus Mods takes in SteamDB under its wing — new owners promise site will remain ad-free and non-paywalled
SteamDB, a beloved PC gaming resource used by many for over a decade, has come to an end of a unique journey. The website was the brainchild of Pavel Djundik, who served as the sole developer, designer, manager, and system administrator for the entire period. After 13 years of dedicated effort, Djundik has handed over the reins to Nexus Mods (NM), a well-known modding site.
Nexus Mods has announced that SteamDB will remain ad-free and will not introduce any paywalls for existing content. Users will not be required to create a Nexus Mods account to browse the site, nor will there be any forced integration between the two platforms. The acquisition aims to be mutually beneficial for the modding community, as Nexus Mods can leverage SteamDB's extensive database to enhance mod-update tracking, warn users about pending updates, execute version pinning, and identify issues caused by mod installations or uninstalls.
While streamlining the operation, Nexus Mods intends to monetize SteamDB without compromising its original purpose. They plan to explore partnerships, integrations, and affiliate links with publishers to maintain financial stability. The new owners emphasize that they are not interested in changing SteamDB's core functionality and are committed to maintaining its ad-free status, no paywalls, and no forced integration.
Pavel Djundik, the original creator, expresses gratitude for the successful transition to a more sustainable model.
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