The requirement of a Steam-linked account to upload Fallout 4 mods can be considered as an additional deterrent for users who would think about stealing the work of others. While the company is being applauded for its stance in siding with mod developers and its efforts to protect their rights, the many requirements being asked from mod creators to file takedown requests is a lot of work for people who most likely only work on Fallout 4 mods in their spare time. Reactions to Bethesda's proposed process to address the situation, however, were mixed. Only the actual creators of mods can file for such a request, so gamers who spot stolen work should report it to the mod's creator, who should then file the takedown request.īethesda detailed the requirements for a complete takedown request that will be sent by e-mail to ZeniMax Media, which is the developer's parent company. In light of the issue, Bethesda previously urged the original creators of mods to send in takedown requests for stolen work under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The requirement of a Steam-linked account will give Bethesda another way to track mods that have been stolen from other users, as well as a means to enforce sanctions on those that do.