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CD Projekt Red Takes Down Cyberpunk VR Mod Creator

1/21/2026

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CD Projekt Red issued a DMCA takedown against Luke Ross, the creator of the Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod, for violating its terms of service.
CD Projekt Red's vice president stated that monetizing their IP without permission is prohibited and offered Ross the option to make the mod free with donations.
Luke Ross claims the takedown has led to rampant piracy, a stance that has fueled online debate.
Ross argues his work is independent software and not derivative.
He has not confirmed plans to release the mod for free.

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CD Projekt Red issued a DMCA takedown against Luke Ross, the creator of the Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod, for violating its terms of service.
CD Projekt Red's vice president stated that monetizing their IP without permission is prohibited and offered Ross the option to make the mod free with donations.
Luke Ross claims the takedown has led to rampant piracy, a stance that has fueled online debate.
Ross argues his work is independent software and not derivative.
He has not confirmed plans to release the mod for free.