Team Ninja advises creators to act responsibly and ethically in Dead or Alive 5
Team Ninja advises creators to act responsibly and ethically in Dead or Alive 5
From an IP holder's point of view, we face mod problems," Shimbori explained to MCV. "We hope PC players will behave responsibly and respectfully. Otherwise, we risk not being able to release a title for PC again." The article discusses how the developer team is urging PC users to play fairly and warns that continued modding could jeopardize future releases.
I truly believe the Nude mod isn’t something you can simply ignore. It’s important they’re not facing official restrictions and shouldn’t be penalized for it. I genuinely wish they’re handling things well.
They accept the version of the game to use, but they aren’t the owners of the code or assets. Modifications could harm the game’s reputation, just as changing a popular title into something inappropriate might damage the brand.
It's quite unusual to feel concerned about this. Nude mods likely exist in many games beyond what most people assume, since you usually have to actively search for them. They aren't typically highlighted in top search results. Moreover, major publishers have repeatedly demonstrated effective methods to restrict players from modifying their titles. While I don’t support that approach overall, it appears a more practical solution than abandoning PC revenue is worth considering.