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Beloved Terraria Mod Shut Down Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The decade-old Calamity mod for Terraria has ended development following serious allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming.

By · Published August 14, 2026  05:52 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The development of the popular Terraria mod, Calamity, ceased after nearly a decade due to sexual misconduct allegations. The mod's creators asked users to withdraw donations and acknowledged an irrecoverably tainted reputation.

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The Calamity mod for Terraria has ceased all development after a decade of operation. Developers behind the project have requested that users stop all financial donations to the team. IGN and PC Gamer report that the closure is a direct result of sexual misconduct and grooming allegations levied against members of the development team.

The creators themselves cited a "troubled past" and an "irrecoverably tainted reputation" as the primary catalysts for the immediate termination of the project. Other outlets, including GamesRadar+ and DualShockers, note the abrupt nature of the shutdown following ten years of continuous support for the game. Coverage does not yet specify which individual team members are involved in the allegations or the extent of the internal investigation.

While the current mandate is for the cessation of donations and development, specific details regarding the future of the mod's existing assets or the timeline of the alleged misconduct remain unverified by public records.

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Questions people are asking

Why is the Calamity mod shutting down?

The developers are closing the project citing a "troubled past" and an "irrecoverably tainted reputation" linked to sexual misconduct and grooming allegations.

What should users do regarding donations?

The developers have requested that users cease providing donations to the project.

How long has the mod been active?

The mod has been in development for nearly 10 years.

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