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Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch

Developers say “this was not something we wanted” as they purge open source project.

Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch

TL;DR

  • The 'Bully Online' PC mod for Rockstar's 2006 game *Bully* has been taken down.
  • The mod, developed by a team led by YouTuber Swegta, allowed players to engage in multiplayer activities like minigames and role-playing.
  • The developers stated the takedown was not their decision.
  • Rockstar's modding policy generally prohibits mods that offer multiplayer services or create new game content, which could be the reason for the shutdown.
  • The source code and download links for the mod have been removed.
  • A formal statement from Swegta is expected on January 21.