VR Modder Luke Ross Pulls Entire Catalog After Second DMCA Strike
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
VR modder Luke Ross has paused his Patreon and pulled all of his modifications offline after receiving a second DMCA strike, this time from 505 Games over Ghostrunner, following an earlier takedown by CD Projekt.
The modding community is facing another major reality check as popular VR conversion creator Luke Ross has pulled access to his entire library and paused his Patreon. According to a report by IGN, Ross took down his work following a fresh DMCA strike from 505 Games over his VR mod for Ghostrunner. This follows an earlier takedown notice from CD Projekt targeting his ongoing work on the Cyberpunk 2077 VR project. Ross, who built a substantial following and monthly support base through his Patreon by gating early access to his conversions, stated that he feels directly under attack as publishers tighten their stance on unauthorized modifications.
This situation highlights the ongoing legal and creative tension between major game publishers and independent developers who alter commercial software. While modding has always been a vital pillar of PC gaming culture, projects that monetize direct alterations of copyrighted games through subscription models often occupy a precarious legal gray area. For players who rely on these creator communities to experience traditional games in virtual reality, the sudden disappearance of an entire catalog is a stark reminder of how fragile digital access can be when platform holders and copyright owners step in.
As the industry continues to navigate the boundaries of user generated content and digital ownership, this case will likely set a concerning precedent for creators who fund their independent work via crowdfunding platforms. Whether other publishers will follow 505 Games and CD Projekt in issuing similar takedowns remains to be seen, but the immediate casualty is the community of players who enjoy modifying their favorite titles. You can read the full, original reporting over at IGN.
Tags: Modding, VR, PC Gaming, Industry News, Copyright
Original article: IGN South Africa