#1 · Original PostApr 30, 2026, 5:55 PM
Common misconception: "your mod is reviewed by humans before going live."
Actually:
- VirusTotal scan runs automatically on every upload (~60 antivirus engines)
- Clean scan → mod auto-publishes within minutes
- Files over 650 MB auto-publish with a "not externally scanned" notice (VT can't handle them)
- Anything VT flags → human moderator queue (usually resolved within 24 hours)
So most clean mods are live in under 5 minutes from submit. Human review is reserved for VT-flagged uploads (false positives are common with packers / installers, hence the human step).
What you should NOT submit:
- Mods containing ripped Take-Two assets (immediate removal + ban)
- Mods packed with cheat tools (multiplayer-targeted)
- Mods you don't own the rights to (DMCA risk)
Submit-flow optimization tips:
- Use plain .zip when possible (better VT compatibility than .7z with high compression)
- Don't pack with installer tools that look like malware to scanners (Inno Setup wrappers, etc.)
- Include a clean readme.txt - buyers expect it