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VR Modder Halts Work After DMCA Strikes from Studios

1/24/2026

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Luke Ross, a VR modder, removed all Patreon mods after DMCA strikes by CD Projekt Red and 505 Games.
The takedown followed his paywalled Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod that violated the studio's terms.
Ross said DMCA laws empower companies to claim infringement and burden creators.
He paused billing for one month to retain subscribers while considering shutting down his VR work and worrying about VR support for AAA games.

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Luke Ross, a VR modder, removed all Patreon mods after DMCA strikes by CD Projekt Red and 505 Games.
The takedown followed his paywalled Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod that violated the studio's terms.
Ross said DMCA laws empower companies to claim infringement and burden creators.
He paused billing for one month to retain subscribers while considering shutting down his VR work and worrying about VR support for AAA games.