The Epic Games Store has added mod support in beta form. The first game to receive this support is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. In a blog post, developer Piranha Games posted a round up of community mods that they recommend for players. More features for the Epic Games launcher are currently in development.
The Epic Games Store is adding another piece of functionality that it lacks compared to competitors like Steam: mod support. The first title to participate in the beta launch of Epic Games Store Mods is MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. An update is available to the game, and players will be able to mod the title through the Epic Games Store Launcher. Adding mods can add massive appeal to a game and help to extend their lifespan. They allow players to change parts of the experience to suit their needs. Traditionally, mods had to be sort of hacked into a game. But, in 2011 Steam introduced the Steam Workshop, which allows players to manage their mods within the store client itself and automatically apply them to the game files stored locally on their machine.
