CD Projekt Red has issued a DMCA notice against a virtual reality modification for Cyberpunk 2077.
The mod in question is a VR mod by modder LukeRoss, which was previously available on the Patreon platform. As a result of the notice, the mod has been removed.
Confirmation from the mod developer
LukeRoss confirmed the process in a post on Patreon. There, he spoke of an “ongoing legal exchange” that ultimately led to the issuance of the DMCA notice and the removal of the VR mod. In the post, he criticized what he saw as the different treatment of companies and modders when it comes to intellectual property.
The VR mod was based on the R.E.A.L. VR framework developed by LukeRoss. This system supports the display of numerous games in immersive 3D VR, including titles such as Elden Ring, Far Cry, and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Previously, the framework also offered VR support for Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the Mafia trilogy.
These mods were already removed in 2022 following a DMCA notice from Take-Two Interactive.
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Reason given by CD Projekt Red
Jan Rosner, Vice President of Business Development at CD Projekt, confirmed that the DMCA notice came from the company. He cited the monetization of the mod as the reason. The VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 was only available as a paid offering.
Rosner referred to the company’s fan content guidelines. According to these guidelines, monetization of content based on the company’s brand or intellectual property is not permitted without express permission. CD Projekt asked the modder to either offer the mod for free and allow optional donations or remove it completely.
Stance on mods remains unchanged
At the same time, Rosner emphasized that CD Projekt Red generally takes a positive stance toward modifications. The work of modders is often impressive, and the VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 has also been recognized internally.
From the company’s point of view, the mod could be reinstated if it were released free of charge.
According to Rosner, any form of profit-making using the company’s intellectual property requires prior consent or a contractual agreement.
Reaction from LukeRoss
LukeRoss disagreed with CD Projekt Red’s argument. He stated that he did not consider it justified to classify his framework as “derivative work” or fan content. According to him, the software contains neither code nor assets from Cyberpunk 2077 or other supported games and was developed independently of their engines.
No further legal action or re-release of the mod has been announced so far. CD Projekt Red has not yet issued a final statement either.
FAQ
The removal of a paid VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 via DMCA.
Modder LukeRoss.
Because of the monetization of the mod without permission.
A VR system that renders numerous games in 3D VR.
No, it was made available via Patreon as a paid offering.
The company has generally expressed a favorable opinion of mods.
Yes, Take-Two Interactive took action against VR mods for GTA 5 and other titles in 2022.
No, it was removed after the DMCA notice.
