Activision has stirred controversy within the Call of Duty community by issuing a Cease and Desist order to the creators of the H2M Modern Warfare Remastered mod, just one day before its scheduled launch on Steam. The mod, a free passion project that required the base game purchase, aimed to enhance Modern Warfare Remastered's multiplayer mode by incorporating content from Modern Warfare 2.
The mod's shutdown has sparked outrage among gamers, including major organizations like FaZe Clan, who expressed disappointment over the decision. The community's discontent has been further fueled by the timing of the shutdown, which occurred shortly after a surge in Modern Warfare Remastered sales on Steam.
Steam reviews for Modern Warfare Remastered have plummeted to 'Overwhelmingly Negative,' with players requesting refunds, a move that Steam is reportedly accommodating beyond its standard policy for those who mention purchasing the game for the mod.
Volunteer developers of the mod, who dedicated over a year to its creation without compensation, expressed frustration over the sudden shutdown. The decision has also raised questions about Activision's upcoming releases, including Call of Duty Next and the Black Ops 6 beta.
While acknowledging the need to protect copyrights, critics argue that the mod's requirement of the base game purchase and its free-to-play nature make Activision's decision appear misguided. The community hopes for a reversal of the decision or even an official release of the mod by Activision or Microsoft.
As the fallout continues, many in the Call of Duty community are voicing their disappointment and condemnation of Activision's actions. The company's response to the backlash and the future implications of this incident remain uncertain.
For now, the community awaits further developments and potential responses from Activision and Microsoft regarding the fate of the Modern Warfare Remastered mod.
