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SteamDB acquired by Nexus Mods after 13 years as an independent Steam database
VideoCardz.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Nexus Mods' parent company, Chosen, has acquired SteamDB, a popular third-party Steam database, but SteamDB will continue operating independently with its current name, community, and services.
- SteamDB co-founder Pavel “xPaw” Djundik revealed that maintaining the site became overwhelming as Steam expanded, leading to burnout and the decision to find a new owner starting in January.
- SteamDB offers extensive data beyond the official Steam store, including application changes, player counts, prices, and update histories, making it a valuable resource for game tracking and data mining.
- Nexus Mods is interested in SteamDB's comprehensive game version data to enhance its modding tools by identifying game versions and assessing whether updates might disrupt installed mods.
- Existing SteamDB users will see no immediate changes; all free services and the browser extension will continue without requiring a Nexus Mods account, and xPaw will assist during the transition as the site gains more staff and resources.
