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Posted June 09, 2025
Mods are an essential part of video games preservation, allowing you to relive your favorite stories in countless possible ways. Mods management, however – is not for everyone. Digging into game files, installing requirements, restarting the game thousands of times, making it crash every time… But no more. With GOG One-click Mods, newly introduced seamless mod integration on GOG, you can freely browse, install, and play, faster and easier than ever!

GOG One-click Mods is a curated selection of premium mods, available on GOG and directly packed with the game for the smoothest installation – and we couldn’t be happier to launch it during today’s PC Gaming Show.

From bug fixes, restored cut scenes, quests and characters, to completely freshly-made new content – we teamed-up with these community-driven projects creators to offer you this list of handpicked Mods. Combining our strengths, these are now accessible right away, already installed within the base game for the smoothest experience!

You can now enjoy:
Horn of the Abyss for Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete
Horn of the Abyss is an expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic III that adds new factions, campaigns, creatures, artifacts, and numerous quality-of-life improvements, such as a working multiplayer lobby system.

Phobos mod for DOOM 3
The Phobos Mod for DOOM is a prequel to the original game, delivering a narrative-driven, classic-style FPS experience with modern enhancements, set during the UAC's initial experiments on Mars' moon Phobos, adding many new gameplay hours.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Unofficial Patch for Vampire®: The Masquerade - Bloodlines™
The Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines Unofficial Patch does not only fixes numerous bugs left unresolved by the original developers but also restores and enhances cut content such as quests, levels, characters, and dialogue.

Fallout: London One-Click experience for Fallout 4
You already had a chance to experience how great Fallout: London is – an alternate standalone storyline set in the United Kingdom, during the apocalypse events from Fallout 4. Now though, you can boot it with just one click – no launchers, no extra steps, just pure fun.

And our surprise announcement:
Skyblivion for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, is coming soon to GOG in 2025!

Please note that all mods are fan-created content and are not part of original games as released by the developer or publisher. While we do our best to ensure a high standard of quality and compatibility, the publisher of the base game is not involved in the creation of this mod and assumes no responsibility for any issues that may arise from its use.

Enjoy, happy modding – and let’s make these magical worlds live forever!
Posted June 09, 2025
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We see quite a few mods that you guys would like to see being a part of One-click Mods, awesome :)

Adding them to the Dreamlist is the best way to let us know what to prioritize, so go do just that!
Post edited June 09, 2025 by king_kunat
Posted June 09, 2025
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Only thing that bugs me with mods is the potential for malware. Mods have contained malware in the past, citing Minecraft in particular. That's the reason why I refuse to mod. How can we be sure that the mods do not contain malware?
Posted June 09, 2025
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wolfsite: [...]
Please provide evidence that GOG is profiting off of this? The mods are made available for free, the only restriction is the same restriction of all mods in that you need to own the game.
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
Shame MerylUnlocked didn't make a reply like this, would have made for a much more civil discussion.


The main issue with the part of needing to purchase the mod through GOG though is that the Steam Workshop has normalised this practice as there are many mods that are only available exclusively through that service which means you need the Steam version of the game. So this is less that fault on GOG and more seeing that the mainstream consumer is willing to accept this.
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wolfsite: [...]
Please provide evidence that GOG is profiting off of this? The mods are made available for free, the only restriction is the same restriction of all mods in that you need to own the game.
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
Do you need to purchase the original Heroes of Might and Magic III to play Horn of the Abyss, or is it a standalone expansion?

Additionally, since it costs money for GOG to host these mods, why wouldn’t they market them? By marketing, they provide more access to people using the creators’ mods, which is beneficial.

Not everyone uses Nexus like me. I prefer others places.

You can download mods on Steam, but you still need the game to play them. This is not much different from what Steam already offers. Many mods these days require you to have the Steam version of the game in order to use them.
Post edited June 09, 2025 by Syphon72
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
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wolfsite: Shame MerylUnlocked didn't make a reply like this, would have made for a much more civil discussion.

The main issue with the part of needing to purchase the mod through GOG though is that the Steam Workshop has normalised this practice as there are many mods that are only available exclusively through that service which means you need the Steam version of the game. So this is less that fault on GOG and more seeing that the mainstream consumer is willing to accept this.
First of all, that’s a fallacy - just because Steam does something wrong doesn’t make it okay for GOG to do the same. That’s not how it works.

Secondly, you are wrong. You can download mods from the Steam Workshop using SteamCMD. Also, Steam Workshop offers individual mods, not fully modded game packages, so it's not exactly comparable to what GOG is doing.

Thirdly, it's the mod developers themselves who choose to upload their mods to Steam Workshop, so when it comes to profit or exposure, it's ultimately their decision. What MerylUnlocked asked for was a clarification on what modders actually get from GOG. Transparancy is a fair and important question.
Post edited June 09, 2025 by amok
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wolfsite: [...]
Please provide evidence that GOG is profiting off of this? The mods are made available for free, the only restriction is the same restriction of all mods in that you need to own the game.
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
Beautifully said.
Thank you.
Posted June 09, 2025
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wolfsite: Shame MerylUnlocked didn't make a reply like this, would have made for a much more civil discussion.

The main issue with the part of needing to purchase the mod through GOG though is that the Steam Workshop has normalised this practice as there are many mods that are only available exclusively through that service which means you need the Steam version of the game. So this is less that fault on GOG and more seeing that the mainstream consumer is willing to accept this.
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amok: . What MerylUnlocked asked for was a clarification on what modders actually get from GOG. Transparency is a fair and important question.
The problem he didn't asked that but made accusations without proof. I agree nothing wrong with Transparency.
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nevermnd, not worth it
Post edited June 09, 2025 by Breja
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
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wolfsite: Shame MerylUnlocked didn't make a reply like this, would have made for a much more civil discussion.
I didn't provide the explanation because I also want confirmation for myself that I am not the only one getting what is going on here. You understand what I mean? I've been left in the dark by GOG and this just feels like a kick in my face now.

If you re-read my first post (not trolling), hopefully you can gather that I feel a bit bitter about this whole thing, but it's not my intention to stir up drama or attack anyone. I sincerely (again, not trolling) apologize to you and the other user for my bitter answers. If you feel we understand each other we can move past this and continue the conversation. What do you say?
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wolfsite: Shame MerylUnlocked didn't make a reply like this, would have made for a much more civil discussion.
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MerylUnlocked: I didn't provide the explanation because I also want confirmation for myself that I am not the only one getting what is going on here. You understand what I mean? I've been left in the dark by GOG and this just feels like a kick in my face now.
Weren't you the one Making threads trying to see if GOG would host you're mod?

This is Serious question not trying to start anything..
Post edited June 09, 2025 by Syphon72
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MerylUnlocked: I didn't provide the explanation because I also want confirmation for myself that I am not the only one getting what is going on here. You understand what I mean? I've been left in the dark by GOG and this just feels like a kick in my face now.
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Syphon72: Weren't you the one Making threads trying to see if GOG would host you're mod?

This is Serious question not trying to start anything..
Yes, it’s me.

This whole GOG Mods… I swear I have no words.
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Syphon72: Weren't you the one Making threads trying to see if GOG would host you're mod?

This is Serious question not trying to start anything..
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MerylUnlocked: Yes, it’s me.

This whole GOG Mods… I swear I have no words.
That makes perfect sense to your post. Well, I hope they contact you and that you get the mod posted. I get your frustration. I would be, too, probably.

What game did you modify, by the way?
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MerylUnlocked: Yes, it’s me.

This whole GOG Mods… I swear I have no words.
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Syphon72: That makes perfect sense to your post. Well, I hope they contact you and that you get the mod posted. I get your frustration. I would be, too, probably.

What game did you modify, by the way?
Believe it or not I actually like this initiative, but as user amok explained (better than I ever could), GOG is profiting more for themselves than they want to make their customers believe they are helping the modders.

These are my assumptions of course, until GOG comes out with transparency about what they are doing.

If they are truly partnering with modders or finding a way for modders to get a slice of the pie, I’d be in favor of that, even if they couldn’t be bothered by my work cause I understand what it’s like to spend hours or even an entire year on one or more projects that no one’s helped you with.

I feel bad for people who in a way feel ripped off. Not everyone is going to feel that way, but inevitably some will.

The one game I wanted to share the mod about is METAL GEAR SOLID. It’s a 16-bit audio mod. GOG’s current build plays audio at a horrible 8-bit audio depth and low sample rate. My mod is like playing the game on the PlayStation console (audio-wise) but with higher PC resolutions since the game isn’t emulated like on the Steam version.

I also unlocked the sneaking suit for Meryl (hence the username here), something that for PC wasn’t possible. The devs who worked on the port back in the year 2000, messed up a lot of things.

I had on YouTube a long and detailed DEMO about my entire mod, but GOG got me so upset that I took it down, so I can’t show you what it’s about. It’s a pretty good mod for the game because the game engine supported this audio quality since day 1 of it’s release (back in 2000). But the devs decided to ship the game in 8-bit quality instead. I believe I know why since I modded the game and understand what they were facing, but I won’t disclose this publicly (I know you are not asking me to).

Thank you for your wishes by the way.
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amok: You can’t download a mod for free on GOG the way you can on Nexus. To download a modded game, like Horn of the Abyss, you first have to buy the base game on GOG, in this case HoMM 3. To make it worse, since GOG only offers modded versions of games, you can’t download the mod itself to use with a version of the game you didn’t purchase through them.

So, to get access to a mod on GOG, you first have to buy the game - that’s one way they profit.

On top of that, GOG is now using this as a marketing tool, but it's marketing for GOG, not for the mod or its creators. That’s a second way they’re profiting from this.
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Syphon72: Do you need to purchase the original Heroes of Might and Magic III to play Horn of the Abyss, or is it a standalone expansion?
Yes, you do. The official web site of mod creators even suggests GOG, and it points to "Players who have a copy of Heroes of Might & Magic III in their GOG.com collection can now also install HotA from there" with link to new modded game option on GOG.
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Syphon72: That makes perfect sense to your post. Well, I hope they contact you and that you get the mod posted. I get your frustration. I would be, too, probably.

What game did you modify, by the way?
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MerylUnlocked: Believe it or not [...]
For some reason I expected that you use this alt account to spread your misformation from weeks ago again. I can also write random things which aren't true. When will you stop derailing the news threads with your "story"?

The preservation program was bad because GOG haven't accepted to use a mod by some random dude on the internet. They couldn't even check this mod, because it wasn't posted anywhere.

And now here we go again. The mod program needs transparency. What transparency do you need? There is a video with the creators of the mentioned mods in the OP where they say that they support new mod program. GOG started this video with mentioning that they teamed up with the creators of the current available mods.

And on the Mods page they added a FAQ with:
"Do GOG Mods cost money?

All the GOG Mods are free, made by fans for the community. However, you will need to own the base game to add the GOG Mod to your library, since it is a seperate product with the Mod melted into the game for the smoothest installation. "

Is there anything intransparent? Yes, your posts about your "mod" are very intransparent.
Post edited June 09, 2025 by foad01
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MerylUnlocked: Believe it or not [...]
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foad01: For some reason I expected that you use this alt account to spread your misformation from weeks ago again. I can also write random things which aren't true. When will you stop derailing the news threads with your "story"?
you have to be the person with the most one track mind that has ever posted in these forums.
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