Nexus Mods app 0.17.2 brings early work on a built-in downloads page and performance improvements

Work is ongoing on the new cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app to support more games, and a smaller release is out now for more testing.

It's getting more exciting with some of their planned features like the built-in downloads page, along with easier library sorting and performance improvements in this release. Currently the app has full support for Stardew Valley and Cyberpunk, with work ongoing towards Baldur's Gate 3 and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and Skyrim. They haven't actually announced it yet, but work has also started for supporting Fallout 4 and it now appears as a placeholder in the app.

Pictured - Nexus Mods app on Linux

Here's all that's changed in this release:

• General bug fixes including erroneously backing up game folder.
• The Nexus Mods App now detects if your game folder is not in a base state and gives you the option to clean it. (#3323)
• Downloads page placeholder: While full functionality isn't quite here yet, clicking the button in the bottom left will now open the downloads area with placeholder text. We look forward to showing you more soon.
• Library improvements: You'll now find a new Collection column showing you what collections your mod is installed into, with an icon that show if the collection is installed or in progress. (#3786)
• Kebab menus are now in place in Loadout and Installed Collections pages as well as to the Library. (#3743)
• Performance improvements. (#3761)

Source: GitHub

When it's ready, this will replace Vortex and be the go-to for modding games on various platforms including Linux / SteamOS and Windows.

The Nexus Mods team also recently announced free trials for Premium so you can give it all a test.