GIANTS draws the line
GIANTS Software has reminded Farming Simulator players that mod downloads must remain free. The statement, Regarding Mods : A Statement from GIANTS Software, was published on Steam on August 24, 2026.
Key points
- GIANTS Software published its statement on mods on August 24, 2026.
- Access to Farming Simulator mods must remain free.
- Donations must remain voluntary and cannot be required to unlock a download.
- VIP access, paid Patreon subscriptions, paid Discord roles and paid downloads are excluded.
Voluntary donations and video monetization remain allowed. The studio also mentions certain opportunities linked to the official ModHub through the official ModHub.
Downloads must remain open
GIANTS’ principle is direct: supporting a creator cannot become a condition for accessing their mod. Players must be able to download the file without subscribing, making a mandatory contribution or obtaining a special paid status.
That leaves room for voluntary donations, provided they do not control access. The same distinction applies to video monetization: creators may monetize videos featuring their work, but the mod itself cannot become content reserved for paying members. The statement also refers to other content and to certain opportunities offered through the official ModHub.
Paid access targeted by the statement
GIANTS specifically cites paid Patreon memberships, paid Discord roles, VIP access and paid early access. None of these arrangements may provide an exclusive route to a mod.
The list extends to mandatory donations, the sale of mods or packs and paid downloads. Reduced-speed downloads are also covered, as are paid shaders or textures. In practical terms, a creator can ask for support, but cannot turn that support into an entrance fee or use it to reserve a better download channel.
What players should check
A subscription, VIP role or mandatory payment presented as a requirement for downloading a mod conflicts with the rule GIANTS has published. The right to support a creator must remain separate from the right to obtain the file.
The full GIANTS statement is available on Steam. Announcements related to the ecosystem can also be found in the latest news, the News section and gaming articles.
Verified sources
The official statement distinguishes voluntary donations from arrangements that condition access to downloads.
- steamcommunity.com: Official statement “Regarding Mods : A Statement from GIANTS Software,” published on 2026-08-24: https://steamcommunity.com/games/2300320/announcements/detail/1841579228675692.
