Beloved Terraria Mod Shut Down Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A decade-long Terraria mod development effort has ended abruptly amid sexual misconduct allegations.
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What happened
The Calamity mod for Terraria has ceased development after nearly 10 years. The mod's developers have asked users to withdraw donations following sexual misconduct allegations. Coverage does not yet specify the nature of the allegations or who is accused.
The mod's reputation has been described as 'irrecoverably tainted' by PC Gamer. Kotaku, ThePCEnthusiast, DualShockers and IGN all refer to the allegations as sexual misconduct. The developers have not issued a public statement.
The mod's community has not yet responded to the news. The mod's future, including whether it will be maintained or archived, is unclear.
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The reporting (6)
- Terraria's biggest mod, Calamity, is shutting down after 10 years over what the makers call a "troubled past" and "irrecoverably tainted reputation" GamesRadar+ · 18h ago
- Terraria Mod Devs Ask Users To Pull Donations Following Allegations Kotaku · 18h ago
- Terraria’s Calamity Mod Ends Development After Nearly 10 Years ThePCEnthusiast · 18h ago
- One of Terraria's Most Beloved Mods Crashes and Burns After Nearly a Decade DualShockers · 18h ago
- After 10 years, Terraria's biggest mod shuts down due to an 'irrecoverably tainted reputation' and grooming allegations PC Gamer · 18h ago
- Beloved Terraria Mod Shut Down Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations IGN · 18h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the Calamity mod?
The Calamity mod is a popular modification for the game Terraria, developed over nearly a decade.
What are the allegations against the mod's developers?
The allegations involve sexual misconduct, but coverage does not yet specify the nature of the allegations or who is accused.
What happens to the mod now?
The mod's future is uncertain. The developers have asked users to withdraw donations, but have not commented on whether the mod will be maintained or archived.
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