Close Menu
  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Previews
  • Reviews
  • Gaming News
  • Entertainment News
  • Tech
  • Podcasts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
X (Twitter) YouTube RSS
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
  • News
  • Features
  • Guides
    • Elden Ring Nightreign Guides Hub
  • Previews
  • Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    • Anime & Animation Reviews
    • Comic Book & Manga Reviews
    • Films & TV Reviews
    • Tech Reviews
    • Tabletop and Card Game Reviews
    • Toy Reviews
  • Gaming
    • PlayStation
    • Nintendo
    • Xbox
    • PC Gaming
    • Retro Gaming
    • Tabletop
    • Virtual Reality
  • Entertainment
    • Anime & Animation
    • Comic Books & Manga
    • Films & TV
    • Original English Light Novels DB
    • OELN DB
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Toys
  • Tech
  • Podcasts
    • A-01 Podcast
    • Nintendo Entertainment Podcast
    • Spectator Mode Podcast
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
Home»News»Gaming News»Techland changes their tune regarding modding Dying Light

Techland changes their tune regarding modding Dying Light

By Keith MitchellFebruary 6, 2015

A few days ago the modding community of Dying Light were sent DMCA takedowns, followed up by Techland pushing out a patch that disabled the ability to mod the game at all. Apparently it seems that those takedowns were sent out on accident per the ESA as reported by Ars Technica.

“ESA was notified this morning that potentially erroneous DMCA notices had been transmitted by one of its vendors,” the ESA told Ars Technica.

“Upon further review, it was determined that the notices should not have been sent and retractions were issued immediately. We regret any inconvenience and have taken steps to avoid similar situations in the future.”

But what about the patch that disabled the modding? Was that an accident as well? Techland says it was and was due to them attempting to stop cheaters. Is that the truth? I mean, the mods were just changes to the skins and graphics in the, how would they be consider cheats? However we can say is that Techland is actually going to be putting out official modding tools for the community and wants to show that they do encourage the modding community to be active in their games. Going one further that are inviting the community to visit them at over at the official Dying Light forums and pitch their modding ideas to them.

Modders were a massive part of our gaming community since Call of Juarez 2 and Dead Island – and we wish to continue that with Dying Light. This invitation is only the first stage of our cooperation with the gaming community. After the modding tools are released, we plan to actively support the coolest mods created by players.

We want to give creative freedom to the players to help keep Dying Light fresh and interesting even many years after their release. We want to thank players for the support they have shown us and are looking forward to their ideas where Dying Light can go from here.

Judging from that it would seem that Techland had no plans to remove modding from the game and wants to show the community just that. At least that’s what they are saying anyway.

TLDR; Sorry we got caught guys, but we totally support you modders. In fact here’s some tools as a sign of good faith and let’s talk  about your ideas. We promise we won’t take them or use them for ourselves.

Seriously folks, but how does a DMCA takedown “accidentally” get sent out? With no merit to hold at that? Just seems fishy to me. Maybe Nintendo should contact Techland about those Super Mario themed levels in Dying Light.

Dying Light is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Sources: Ars Technia

Dying Light Mods Shooter Techland warner bros
Keith Mitchell - Headshot-PS_Gear_400x400
Keith Mitchell
  • X (Twitter)
  • LinkedIn

Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming console many decades ago and has used this love of for the genres to start The Outerhaven. Keith keeps follows on the ongoings of videogames, anime, comics and technology, and while he has been writing about these topics for the past 14 years, he has been a gamer and tech guy for 30 years.

Related Posts

Nintendo Employee Count Is Now At Over…

Mario Kart World Continues To Dominate In Japan

Nintendo Drops Donkey Kong Bananza Overview Trailer

Temirana: The Lucky Princess And The Tragic Knights Gets Opening Movie

Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 192 – Xbox has a meltdown & the Stop Killing Games movement

Silent Hill f Developers Head to Anime Expo 2025 for Exclusive Panel

Latest Posts

Nintendo Employee Count Is Now At Over…

July 3, 2025

Lost In The Stream The Debut Book By Creator Jeff Rauseo Will Release Soon

July 3, 2025

Thrive: Heavy Lies The Crown Review (PC) – Chasing The Greats And Falling Short But That’s Ok

July 3, 2025

Anime Expo 2025: Shonen Jump Store Hosting Los Angeles Pop-Up

July 3, 2025

Mario Kart World Continues To Dominate In Japan

July 3, 2025

Nintendo Drops Donkey Kong Bananza Overview Trailer

July 3, 2025

Anime Expo 2025: Yen Press Announces Four New Licenses

July 3, 2025
About Us • Our Team • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Review Policy • Ethics Policy 
Work With Us • Reviews on Open Critic • Reviews on CriticDB
Copyright @2025 The Outerhaven Productions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.