People Playground Steam Workshop Hit by Second Malware Outbreak of the Year
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
People Playground developer Mestiez has shut down the game's Steam Workshop following a severe malware outbreak tied to a malicious mod, urging players to run antivirus scans and change their account passwords.
Sandbox favourite People Playground has found itself at the center of a serious security scare. Developer Mestiez has temporarily disabled the game on Steam following the discovery of a malicious Workshop mod. Players who booted up the game with active mods on September 21st are facing a mandatory virus scan, with the developer advising everyone to keep the game closed until an all clear is issued.
According to reports from Rock Paper Shotgun, this marks the second time this year that the ragdoll simulation title has been exploited through user generated content. The latest payload goes far beyond typical mod interference. The developer warns that the threat can wipe personal data, mess with Steam cloud saves for other titles, and compromise connected accounts like Discord. While initial assessments suggested session tokens were safe, the studio has since revised its guidance, urging affected users to reset their passwords as a precaution.
For a community that relies heavily on custom creations and player made content to keep sandbox titles fresh, incidents like this highlight the ongoing vulnerabilities in platform mod ecosystems. While developer transparency and swift action are crucial, the recurring nature of these attacks leaves many questioning how safely we can interact with community hubs. Until the workshop is properly secured, the safest bet is keeping the game firmly on ice.
Tags: PC Gaming, Steam, Modding, Cybersecurity
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun