Modding has been a mainstay in the gaming industry for a long time now, allowing some of the most creative talents in the gaming community to retell, revamp, or even completely rewrite some of the most iconic stories we've ever experienced. For decades, these unseen heroes have fixed player bellyaches with their favorite games, and gone as far as to reimagine the rules of game-reality itself.
In 2026, a new modding platform aims to put the spotlight on these creators who have, quite literally, changed the game. Set to launch on January 7, GGMods, born from a longing to celebrate the talents of the modding community, will offer contracted salaries and reward the success of the clever code crackers and creatives that bring to live some of our favorite video game alternate realities.
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GGMods Will Pay Modders To Do What They Do Best
It's no secret that the quality of modding in this day and age is often rivaling the original creators that are emulated, some of which are big-budget, AAA studios. Because of this, the time feels right to give creators adequate support and resources to continue creating for the gaming community. The time for modders to create incredible gaming experiences for free has come to an end.
What will set GGMods apart from some of the other top modding platforms on the internet is its ambitious shift to being a creator-first space. The platform will be selecting top-tier talent to receive official backing in the form of salaried contracts, resources, and support to build adaptations of popular video games and their experiences.
GGMods' Monetization Model Will Be Transparent
GGMods won't just be offering funding for the creators on the platform, but also a means of anticipating just how big their earning potential is at any given time, using a fixed-rate revenue system. Under the platform's earning model, creators that are driving traffic onto the site are the ones that most benefit. Using an easy-to-understand engagement point system, modders can calculate just how much their efforts have earned them.
It's not just funding, either. GGMods will be dedicated to also offering a flow of support for creators through Completion Grants, partnerships, and ongoing promotion. This will help promising projects reach players in the best possible state in far less time, and the partnerships will offer upfront compensation to turn ideas into tangible results.
Additional Benefits
Beyond funding and resources, GGMods, above all else, will strive to be a creator-first, community-driven platform for both creators and players to celebrate their love of games together. In a competitive modding platform market, GGMods will differ from competitors through features such as:
- Transparent economics with clear, predictable payouts
- IP protection through specialized anti-theft systems and "Official GGMods Original" badges
- Modern UX with guided upload flows and game-specific templates
- Active community presence with staff regularly available in Discord
- Mainstream visibility through TheBestWarGames and Polygon coverage for featured creators
- For modders migrating from other platforms, GGMods offers founding badges, boosted visibility, and private Discord channels with direct access to the development team.
A Community Celebrating Its Craft (With A Giveaway!)
GG Mods won't just be a business, it'll be a community, built upon a welcoming and inclusive culture of creation. Those involved can expect showcases, creative events, and community hangouts. Not to mention regular mod jams, that will encourage thinking out of the box (such as "Make It Cursed", or "Worst Graphics Win), weekly creator spotlights, and events that encourage collaboration.
One of the biggest sources of support for creators will be the GGMods Discord, where an active team of staff will be onboard to assist modders with any questions or concerns that arise.
To celebrate the launch of GGMods, the team are hosting a giveaway for both creators and gamers to get involved in, just by joining the Discord server. The prize pool includes the following hardware and items:
- Grand Prize: Steam Deck OLED
- Runner-Up: Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (2TB)
- Community Prizes: 30 Discord Nitro subscriptions and game keys
The giveaway will be drawn live in the Discord on launch day, but entry is currently exclusive to those who join the community prior to January 7th.
Join The Modding Movement
GGMods launches January 7th, 2026, and will already be supporting major titles from day one, so you can anticipate popular mod-friendly games like Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Fallout 4 from the moment you land on the site. Additionally, joining the Discord server prior to launch will earn exclusive perks, such as special badges, priority access to new features, and an entry into the giveaway.
This platform is ushering in a new era for modders, a time that represents a movement to professionalize and celebrate the technocreatives who've been tirelessly brining new experiences to our favorite games for decades. With the launch of GGMods comes a change in perspective - modders are not just hobbyiests, but the professional creatives we've always considered them to be.
Visit GGMods.com to learn more and join the Discord to secure your Early Supporter status before January 7th.
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