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Nov.9,2023
The most formidable legal team in action? Multiplayer mods for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" have been halted! There is a magical thing in the gaming world: a massive community of players who support it, and rarely face criticism or insults. It is prevalent across all types of games, and there are so many varieties that it's challenging to categorize correctly. By now, you might have guessed what this is – it's the world of "MODs," which are programs based on the original game that have been modified. When you've completed a game and still want to play more, excessive repetition can lead to a loss of interest. This is where all-powerful MODs come into play, allowing you to eliminate all annoyances and even completely change the gameplay by stacking various MODs to experience something entirely different from the original game. Transforming your favorite game into a high-quality "buttery smooth" experience with the help of MODs is not a difficult task; you can refer to "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" for details. However, not all MOD creators focus on adult content; some are dedicated to enhancing the gaming experience by, for example, adding online multiplayer functionality to single-player games. As time goes on, the single-player gaming experience tends to become less exciting, and adding multiplayer functionality can breathe new life into a game. After all, sharing the joy of upgrading, leveling up, and defeating bosses with friends is something a solo experience can never replicate. Adding multiplayer functionality to single-player games, especially those exclusively available on console platforms, is not as easy as one might think. The closed nature of the systems is challenging for most MOD creators to access. And then there's the perennial issue of copyrights. Companies have varying degrees of control over their intellectual property, making it challenging to find a perfect balance. Challenges aside, there are talented individuals willing to tackle them. A YouTuber named "PointCrow" developed a multiplayer MOD for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." This multiplayer MOD for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" was made available to the public on April 4 through PointCrow's Discord server. However, just three days after its release, the MOD received a copyright warning from Nintendo's "strongest legal department in the Eastern Hemisphere." Nintendo has now blocked numerous videos related to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" on PointCrow's YouTube channel. A few videos that haven't been blocked are in an "unplayable" state. According to PointCrow, he has submitted an appeal to YouTube, arguing that these non-monetized videos are entirely legitimate. As of now, YouTube has not restored the previously banned videos, and Nintendo has not responded to this issue. In fact, as early as 2021, PointCrow was preparing for a multiplayer MOD for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." He had offered a $10,000 reward on Twitter to recruit individuals who could develop this MOD. The task was eventually taken up by MOD authors "Alex Mangue" and "Sweet." It took nearly two years to complete the multiplayer MOD for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Losing not only substantial resources but also the time and effort invested can be devastating for anyone. Fortunately, the "copyright warning" issued by Nintendo has only led to the removal of videos related to PointCrow's channel on YouTube. The multiplayer MOD for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" can still be downloaded and run without issues. Nintendo has traditionally taken a somewhat lenient approach to "emulator resources," primarily because it's challenging to definitively determine whether ROMs constitute copyright infringement. In the installation instructions for the "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" multiplayer MOD, PointCrow also emphasizes the "prohibition of sharing pirated resources." Furthermore, theoretically, legitimate game players can also use this multiplayer MOD, which might be why Nintendo hasn't taken an extreme stance. PointCrow's release of the "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" multiplayer MOD can be considered a rare example that has survived. In the past, projects involving substantial "modifications" have often been stopped by Nintendo. In 2017, a fan created a 2D retro-style game based on "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," which Nintendo officially halted shortly afterward. In 2021, a player created hand-drawn guides for "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," but this too was quickly revoked by the official authorities. Of course, these projects either violated other copyrights or were used for illegal profit, so it was reasonable for Nintendo to take action. However, the cancellation of the "The Legend of Zelda" live-action series due to a leak by an internal source shows a certain degree of inconsistency and uncertainty in how they handle their intellectual property. From a player's perspective, developing MODs can breathe new life into a game, and this is what makes fans passionate about it. However, for Nintendo, all they see are the copyrights that players are not allowed to touch, while the contributions made to the game go unacknowledged. Fortunately, Nintendo recently doesn't seem to be locked in a constant battle with players over a game that has been out for five years. After all, the latest release, "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," is about to be launched, and the official company probably has its hands full preparing for various copyright disputes that may arise in the game's future.
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