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Nexus Mods' new owner is a company whose co-founder has already had to reassure folks that NFTs and crypto aren't incoming
- Nexus Mods announced a change in ownership with founder stepping back, without revealing much about the new owners at first.
- New owners confirmed to be a company called Chosen, with co-founders Victor Folmann and Marinus Elgaard identified as the Victor and Marinus mentioned in the announcement.
- Chosen aims to amplify impact of platforms by partnering with founders and ensuring long-term success without aggressive monetization or paid mods.
- The new owners are involved in Nexus Mods operations, focusing on listening, learning, and making modding easier for the community.
- Response from Chosen assured that they will not introduce NFTs or crypto into Nexus Mods despite LinkedIn activity referencing them.
- Chosen was founded in 2025 and specializes in acquiring community-focused platforms like Nexus Mods to support their growth.
- Chosen's approach allows founders to stay on board or opt for a straightforward exit while ensuring the platform's continuity and success.
- Folmann's LinkedIn activity indicated interest in AI-powered modding and game development innovations, denying NFTs and crypto for Nexus Mods.
- The announcement by Nexus Mods left the community to do detective work to uncover the new ownership, which some viewed as a questionable PR move.
- Chosen and Nexus Mods have been contacted for comments on the ownership transition.
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