Former volunteer threatens legal action against Skyblivion fan remake over contributed code
What we know
A former volunteer is threatening legal action against Skyblivion, the long-running fan remake of Oblivion built in Skyrim's engine, over code they contributed to the project. EG
TheGamer reports the legal threats came even after the code was removed from the project. TG
Polygon describes the former volunteer as trying to sue those working on the mod, and says the challenge comes as Skyblivion nears release and not from Bethesda. PO
The volunteer team is seeking pro bono legal aid, and the project lead has urged people not to turn the dispute into a witch hunt. PCG
Why it matters
GamesRadar+ quotes a criticism that a 'take your ball and go home' approach contradicts the collaborative, open spirit of the modding community. GR
Key facts
- ProjectSkyblivion, a fan remake of Oblivion built in Skyrim's engine
- DisputeFormer volunteer's legal threats over contributed code
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Coverage · 5 sources
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EG A former volunteer is threatening legal action against fan-made game project Skyblivion Eurogamer · Vikki Blake · Oct 31Read
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PCG Elder Scrolls Skyblivion mod faces lawsuit from former volunteer, project lead urges 'Please don't turn this into any kind of witch hunt' PC Gamer · Oct 31Read
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PO Skyblivion's Biggest Legal Challenge Yet Is Not Coming From Bethesda Polygon · Tomas Franzese · Oct 31Read
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GR Fan-made Oblivion remake Skyblivion runs into legal trouble with a former volunteer GamesRadar+ · Kaan Serin · Oct 31Read
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TG Fan-Made Oblivion Remake Skyblivion Sued By Former Volunteer TheGamer · James Lucas · Oct 31Read
Timeline
Added coverage from PC Gamer. Added pro bono legal aid request and project lead's appeal against a witch hunt.
Added coverage from Polygon.
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