Welcome to the CurseForge Newsletter for December 2023!

December is here, and with it, the end of another great year. In this month’s newsletter, we are excited to look back at all the amazing things that happened in 2023. We also have some exciting news about a big contest called the ARKathon. Whether you have been with us all year or just joined, this newsletter has something special for everyone. So, let’s get ready to celebrate the past year and look forward to fun times ahead!

Our main topics this month:

• 2023 Summary
• The ARKathon is Here!

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2023 Summary

As we wave goodbye to 2023, we are excited to share a special video that captures all the fantastic moments and achievements at CurseForge this year. It has been a journey filled with incredible creativity, where each one of you played a vital role.

Watch the 2023 CurseForge Summary video here:

This wrapup is a tribute to the vibrant and innovative spirit of our community who brought imagination to life, shaping extraordinary gaming experiences!

Check out the full summary here.

We also want to shine a spotlight on the standout stars of 2023. For that purpose, here are the Top Mods for 2023:

Minecraft

• Just Enough Items by mezz: A must-have for Minecraft enthusiasts, this mod revolutionizes item and recipe viewing.
• Quark by Vazkii: Quark adds numerous small yet impactful features to enhance the vanilla Minecraft experience.
• Mouse Tweaks by YaLTeR: This mod introduces new mechanics to simplify item handling and inventory management.

ARK: Survival Ascended

• Svartalfheim by Nekatus_Modding: Explore a mysterious, dwarven-inspired landscape filled with new resources and challenges.
• Automated Ark by blitzfire911: Enhance your ARK experience with automated features for easier management.
• Pelayori’s Cryo Storage by pelayori: This mod introduces advanced storage solutions, including cryopods and more.

The Sims 4

• WonderfulWhims by TURBODRIVER: Add depth to your Sims’ world with new social and relationship enhancements.
• MC Command Center by deaderpool_mccc: This mod offers story progression and customizable gameplay to enhance your Sims 4 experience.
• The 100 Base Game Traits Pack V1 by Chingyu: Expand your Sims’ personalities with over 100 new traits.

World of Warcraft

• Deadly Boss Mods (DBM) by MysticalOS: An essential tool for WoW players, offering critical raid and dungeon support.
• Questie by aerorocks99: This mod significantly improves the questing experience with various helpful features.

To all the mod creators and our community members, thank you for making 2023 an unforgettable year. Your talent and passion have truly shaped the world of gaming. We are sending out special CurseForge swag to our top mod creators as a token of our appreciation for your remarkable contributions.

As we step into the holiday season and look forward to 2024, let us continue to create, innovate, and enjoy the wonderful world of gaming together!

The ARKathon is Here!

Get ready, ARK modders and game studios, because the ARKathon Mod Contest is officially underway! With a whopping $350,000 prize pool, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and skill.

Here is what you need to know

• Submissions Start: December 5, 2023
• Modders Track: Aimed at individual modders to create maps, dinos, structures, and more. Eight winners will share $50,000.
• Studios Track: Tailored for game studios to bring original content and IP to ARK:SA. Three studios will win $100,000 each for Premium DLC-level mods.

How to Enter

• For Modders: Download the dev kit, create your mod, and upload it.
• For Studios: Submit a concept video, showcase your vision and team. Playable demos are a plus!

Timeline

• ARKathon Starts: December 5, 2023
• Submissions End: February 5, 2024
• Community Voting: February 12–24, 2024
• Winners Announced: February 28, 2024

Not an Author?
Even if you’re not an author, you can participate by voting for your favorite mods and DLC videos during the grand finals.

Stay tuned and subscribe to this newsletter for updates on when voting starts! For more details, visit the ARKathon landing page.

🏆 Quest Complete

• Website Updates — We added Favorites support, search suggestions, and many more smaller features and fixes!
• Version 0.241 — We have added clickable categories, unified the Search and Browse sections, and more! Check the full notes here.
• Version 0.240 — A new Installation Queue, Servers tab, and more! Check the full notes here.
• Version 0.239 — We have added support for NeoForge, and more! Check the full notes here.

🔍 On the Hunt

• Website File Dependencies — We are currently working on adding file dependencies as requested by many authors.
• App Search Improvement — We are continuing to improve the search suggestions in the CurseForge app (we added mod loaders to the suggestions in the latest release).
• Author’s Console — We have started beta testing the new console with a closed group of authors, features focused on adding the ability to create and edit pages through the console and improving based on your feedback.

❤️ Support Main

• Happy holidays! On behalf of CurseForge and particularly the community team, I would like to extend our utmost appreciation for your support and the awesome creations you put out there. Keep modding and join us in our community spaces:
• CurseForge Discord
  CurseForge Developers Discord
• Want an official author CurseForge swag? If you qualify, get your own 50,000,000 downloads milestone shirt here now!