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In announcing the new Steam Workshop paid-for mod support, Valve said it is a way for gamers to support their favorite modders to allow them to build even more unique creations.

"By paying for mods and supporting the people that made them, you enable those artists and creators to continue working on their mods and inspire new modders to try their hand in creating new, higher quality items and experiences," the company said.

Meanwhile, Bethesda--the first publisher to allow paid-for mods with Skyrim as part of Steam's new program--offered the following statement on Thursday as part of the original announcement.

"Modding has been important to all our games for such a long time," Bethesda said. "We try to create worlds that come alive and you can make your own, but it's in modding where it truly does. Thanks again for all your incredible support over the years. We hope steps like this breathe new life into Skyrim for everyone."

Valve's new modding program launched only with Skyrim, but other supported titles will be announced in the coming weeks.

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