Modding

The practice of modifying a game's files to change gameplay, add new content, fix bugs, or improve visuals. PC gaming has the richest modding ecosystem, with games like Skyrim, Minecraft, and Cities: Skylines receiving thousands of community-created modifications. Mods are distributed through platforms like Nexus Mods and the Steam Workshop. Some of the most influential games started as mods — Counter-Strike and DotA both began as Valve or Blizzard engine mods.