CD Projekt Red Issues DMCA Takedown Against Popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR Mod
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
CD Projekt Red has taken down the popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod via a DMCA notice after its creator refused requests to make the paid Patreon project free under company guidelines.
Night City is officially off limits for virtual reality players using LukeRoss and his popular R.E.A.L VR mod. CD Projekt Red issued a DMCA takedown notice to remove the conversion tool from circulation. The studio stated that the removal happened because the project violated official fan content guidelines. Those rules explicitly state that community creations must remain free for all players, while the developer of the mod locks his work behind a paid Patreon subscription that reportedly generates significant monthly revenue.
Jan Rosner, the vice president of business development at CD Projekt Red, explained the company position on social media. He acknowledged that the studio appreciates the talent behind the VR conversion and would welcome its return if released as a free download. However, the studio maintains that monetizing its intellectual property without direct permission crosses a legal line. The developer behind the mod declined to make the project free and responded critically to the enforcement action, arguing that the studio ignored the value the mod added to the game community and the extra game sales it generated without requiring any official porting budget from the publisher.
This clash highlights a growing tension between game studios and commercial modders who earn a living through subscription platforms like Patreon. While players often embrace these technical innovations, publishers must navigate strict legal boundaries regarding copyright and IP monetization. For now, the community loses a beloved way to experience Night City in fully immersive 3D, and the debate over paid modding continues to divide creators and corporate legal teams alike.
Tags: Cyberpunk 2077, VR Modding, CD Projekt Red, PC Gaming, Digital Ownership
Original article: Polygon