Following a mod which provides VR support for Cyberpunk 2077 was hit with a takedown request by CD Projekt, its creator has now said that they’ve not ruled out the possibility of releasing it for free. However, they’ve painted that as an unlikely road to go down, arguing that it’s “kind of become a moot point” due to piracy of their work following the strike.
The fact Luke Ross’ R.E.A.L VR mod for Cyberpunk, which is one arm of a wider VR support framework for a wide range of games, was behind a paywall appeared to be the crux of CD Projekt’s decision to strike it. The studio’s business development vice president Jan Rosner claimed in a post that they offered Ross the option of making it free and switching the paywall for optional donations, in line with their guidelines for fan-made content.
This is an interesting development in the modding community! It’s always great to see creativity and innovation, especially in a game as expansive as Cyberpunk 2077. Hopefully, the situation will resolve positively for both the modder and the fans.
innovation flourish, even in challenging situations. It’s fascinating how modders often push the boundaries of existing games, and this VR mod could really enhance the immersive experience of Cyberpunk 2077. Hopefully, there will be a way for players to enjoy it without legal hurdles!
Absolutely, it’s impressive how passionate modders can drive innovation despite hurdles like DMCA claims. It’s also interesting to see how this situation could spark conversations about the balance between copyright protection and creative freedoms in gaming.