Who would've thought that companies don't offer to negotiate with people who infringe on copyright. CDProjekt are already better than most companies just by supporting mods in the first place, if it was free they wouldn't have cared but if he's profiting off their work no shit they're going to take it down.
this post was submitted on 21 Jan 2026
23 points (100.0% liked)
Gaming
4291 readers
178 users here now
The Lemmy.zip Gaming Community
For news, discussions and memes!
Community Rules
This community follows the Lemmy.zip Instance rules, with the inclusion of the following rule:
- No NSFW content
You can see Lemmy.zip's rules by going to our Code of Conduct.
What to Expect in Our Code of Conduct:
- Respectful Communication: We strive for positive, constructive dialogue and encourage all members to engage with one another in a courteous and understanding manner.
- Inclusivity: Embracing diversity is at the core of our community. We welcome members from all walks of life and expect interactions to be conducted without discrimination.
- Privacy: Your privacy is paramount. Please respect the privacy of others just as you expect yours to be treated. Personal information should never be shared without consent.
- Integrity: We believe in the integrity of speech and action. As such, honesty is expected, and deceptive practices are strictly prohibited.
- Collaboration: Whether you're here to learn, teach, or simply engage in discussion, collaboration is key. Support your fellow members and contribute positively to shared learning and growth.
If you enjoy reading legal stuff, you can check it all out at legal.lemmy.zip.
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Yeah every article I see about this, Luke comes off as entitled and like CDPR is the bad guy here. Luke was the first modder I had personally ever heard of that was charging for mods, and it seemed just a matter of time before he got struck by a corpo.
He complains that he built a framework for his mod, but so did VorpX and no one has gone after them. Luke seems mad that he took the "ask for forgiveness instead of permission" approach and didn't get forgiven.
How much would it cost CDPR to literally ignore this entirely? I'm of the opinion that he didn't do anything wrong and CDPR shouldn't have the right to coerce small creators.
RPCS3 is funded by voluntary Patreon supporters, but they still offer the emulator for free and its open-source. They were hit with a Cease and Desist (or DMCA, idr) by Atlus because they showcased Persona 5 being emulated. To comply with the order, they removed all screenshots and videos of the game, removed it from their games database (it is known as Unnamed), and they don't support anyone asking for help with it. But that was enough to satisfy Atlus, so RPCS3 is still going strong today.
This guy, from all that I've read, has a perfectly good role model for funding his efforts, and CDPR is probably not nearly as trigger-happy than Atlus, and yet he just keeps digging down.