Faced with the problems, the developers are forced to distribute the game by “alternative” methods, on the Torrent network. Other setbacks were also present, such as DDoS attacks on servers and a lawsuit from a Korean company that once employed several Ironmace employees and now accuses them of stealing game code.
The letter to Valve says:
“Nexon’s allegations are nothing more than an anti-competitive tactic aimed at putting a small independent studio out of business. Ironmace has done nothing illegal and Nexon has no legal basis to prevent gamers from accessing Dark and Darker on Steam or elsewhere.”
Additionally, the developers are comparing their product with PUBG and Escape from Tarkov, which should convince Steam owners that the idea of ​​a fantasy loot shooter isn’t entirely original and hardly a violation of copyright. ‘author.
“After years of litigation and numerous police raids looking for allegedly misappropriated documents, Nexon has found no evidence that trade secrets were in fact misappropriated.”
“We urge Valve not to fall for Nexon’s threats and to respect the creative ingenuity of a young studio that has released a product already loved by hundreds of thousands of fans.”
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