Ironmace, the developer of fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE journey Darkish and Darker, has pulled the sport’s web page off Steam.
The builders have run into problems with late with trade big Nexon going after the studio. Apparently, one of many builders used to work on the firm and is accused of stealing property and code which Nexon claims are being utilized in Darkish and Darker.
Two weeks in the past, Ironmace was served a search warrant by Korean police, who searched the workplaces and seized materials associated to the sport. In line with the builders, the investigation course of was fast, and nothing within the type of stolen property or code was discovered.
Nonetheless, in the present day, because of ongoing authorized points with Nexon and being served with a stop and desist and DMCA takedown, Darkish and Darker has been pulled from Steam till one thing might be labored out.
“To all our followers, we have now lately been served a stop and desist letter and DMCA takedown by Nexon concerning Darkish and Darker primarily based on distorted claims,” stated Ironmace on the official Discord server.
“We’re at present working with our authorized staff to treatment this subject in one of the best method doable. As a result of delicate authorized nature of this subject, we have to be cautious with our statements in order to not jeopardize our place. We ask in your understanding as we work to get the sport again up as rapidly as doable.”
“Please know that we are going to do all that’s doable for our followers.”
Solely accessible by playtests in the meanwhile, Darkish and Darker continues to be in improvement and, as soon as prepared, is slated to enter Early Entry in April or Might.
