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CD Projekt RED Bans Cyberpunk VR Mod Amid Controversy

1/19/2026

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CD Projekt RED banned Luke Ross's virtual reality (VR) mod for Cyberpunk 2077 after a DMCA request.
The ban removed the VR experience for Patreon subscribers.
Luke Ross criticized the decision stating there are no plans for an official VR version.
Ross released a new VR mod for Baldur's Gate 3 behind a paywall.
Meta has laid off staff from its VR studios, impacting future VR projects.

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CD Projekt RED banned Luke Ross's virtual reality (VR) mod for Cyberpunk 2077 after a DMCA request.
The ban removed the VR experience for Patreon subscribers.
Luke Ross criticized the decision stating there are no plans for an official VR version.
Ross released a new VR mod for Baldur's Gate 3 behind a paywall.
Meta has laid off staff from its VR studios, impacting future VR projects.