Nexus Mods is bringing its mod manager back from the dead, but with a twist that hints at a different kind of community effort going forward. After shuttering its multiplatform mod manager, Nexus has announced plans to support SteamOS through its Windows-only app. This move signals that while there won’t be an official Linux client just yet, users who prefer other Linux distributions might find it easier to tinker with the SteamOS-compatible version.
The decision feels like a middle ground. Nexus hasn’t fully reopened the door to a native Linux experience, yet it acknowledges the growing number of players who want to manage mods on platforms beyond traditional Windows setups. By focusing on SteamOS support first, the company offers a base for enthusiasts to adapt and expand compatibility themselves, reducing the risk and overhead Nexus would face maintaining multiple dedicated clients.
In the end, it’s a subtle nod to the community’s resourcefulness. Nexus may have killed off an all-in-one mod manager that covered every platform, but it’s letting the spirit live on through a platform that’s becoming increasingly important in the gaming landscape. If you’re running Linux and modding, there’s reason to be cautiously optimistic about what’s next.
Source: pcgamer.com
