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Halo 3 Mod Pulled from Steam by Microsoft DMCA
16 Dec
Summary
- Project Misriah, a Halo 3 mod for Counter-Strike 2, was removed from Steam.
- Microsoft issued a DMCA complaint citing unauthorized use of Halo game content.
- Modder will not continue the project but may create something new.
A fan-made mod, Project Misriah, which aimed to recreate the multiplayer experience of Halo 3 within Counter-Strike 2, has been taken down from Steam. Microsoft initiated the removal by filing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaint. The complaint cited the unauthorized use of copyrighted Halo game content, including sound effects, character models, and maps.
The mod had gained considerable attention and praise for its ambition and execution. However, the modder, Froddoyo, announced the project's cessation following the DMCA notice. While expressing gratitude to supporters, Froddoyo indicated that the project would not be revived or re-uploaded. The modder also suggested that the skills gained from this endeavor might be applied to future, original projects.
This incident underscores Microsoft's firm stance on fan creations that directly replicate existing game content, especially when commercial products like The Master Chief Collection are available. Valve, the platform provider, has a history of complying with such copyright takedown requests, as seen with previous actions concerning Nintendo-related content on its Steam Workshop.
