Activision Issues Cease and Desist to H2M Mod Developers
Activision has reportedly sent a cease and desist letter to the developers of the H2M Mod. This highly anticipated fan mod for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered aimed to recreate and remaster the online multiplayer experience of Modern Warfare 2 for PC players.
The Disappointment of Modern Warfare 2 Remastered
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered was launched in 2016, providing players with the original campaign and a remastered version of the beloved multiplayer mode. However, when Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was released in 2020, it only featured the campaign without any online multiplayer. This decision left many fans disappointed, as Modern Warfare 2’s online multiplayer is considered one of the best in the franchise. In response, fan modders sought to recreate the online action and maps of MW2 using Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered. The H2M Mod was set to launch soon but faced a setback when Activision intervened.
Activision’s Cease and Desist Order
On August 15, the developers of the H2M Mod announced on Twitter that they had received a cease and desist letter from Activision, leading to the immediate shutdown of the mod project. The team stated, “Today, our team members received a Cease & Desist order on behalf of Activision Publishing in relation to the H2M-Mod project. We are complying with this order and shutting down all operations immediately and permanently.” Kotaku has reached out to Activision for comment on this matter.
Features of the H2M Mod
The H2M Mod promised to include over 50 maps, a full progression system from Modern Warfare 2, new attachments, gun camos, and original killstreaks found in the classic FPS game.
Backlash and Responses
Players expressed disappointment, especially since Modern Warfare Remastered was on sale on Steam, prompting many to purchase the game in anticipation of the H2M Mod launch. The surge in game sales propelled Modern Warfare Remastered into the top five best-selling games on Steam. Players took to social media to share their frustrations, leading to an influx of returns and negative reviews for the game on Steam, where it now holds a “mostly negative” status.
Conclusion
The cancellation of the H2M Mod by Activision has left fans disheartened and demonstrated the challenges faced by modders in the gaming community. The incident sheds light on the complexities of fan-driven projects in established gaming franchises.
FAQs
Q: Why did Activision send a cease and desist letter to the H2M Mod developers?
A: Activision issued the letter in relation to potential copyright infringement and to protect its intellectual property rights.
Q: What features were planned for the H2M Mod?
A: The H2M Mod was set to include over 50 maps, a full progression system from Modern Warfare 2, new attachments, gun camos, and original killstreaks.
Q: How did players react to the cancellation of the H2M Mod?
A: Players expressed disappointment and frustration, with many returning the game and leaving negative reviews on Steam.
