Cyberpunk 2077 VR Mod Creator Removes Mods After Another DMCA Strike
The creator of a popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod has pulled his work offline after receiving another DMCA strike, this time prompting him to remove all access to his mods on Patreon rather than comply with legal demands from publishers.
The modder, known online as Luke Ross and famous for his R.E.A.L. VR framework, had been offering virtual-reality adaptations of major games — including Cyberpunk 2077 — via his Patreon subscription. However, CD Projekt Red issued a DMCA takedown notice because the Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod was available behind a paywall, which violates the company’s Fan Content Guidelines that require fan creations to be free unless explicitly licensed.
Ross claims he attempted to resolve the issue with CD Projekt’s legal team and was told the mod could return only if it was made fully free, with optional voluntary donations instead of paid access. He declined, arguing the work was substantial and that his Patreon supporters funded years of development, and that the software didn’t violate copyright because it didn’t contain any game code or assets.
In response to multiple strikes — including a second notice from another publisher related to his Ghostrunner VR mod — Ross announced he was pausing his entire Patreon and removing access to all 40+ mods to avoid further claims and the potential termination of his account. Existing subscribers will retain access for a limited time, but new users will not be able to download the VR mods as long as the strikes remain active.
A Broader Modding Debate
The move has reignited broader discussions about modding, monetization, and copyright enforcement in gaming communities. Supporters of Ross argue that his VR work helped extend the life and appeal of games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and others by bringing new experiences to players. Critics point out that monetizing mods without permission from the original game developers has long been a legal gray area that most companies reject.
Some modders are now reacting to the situation by making their own VR mods free for everyone, removing paywalls in solidarity and to avoid similar legal action.
CD Projekt Red has reiterated it welcomes community creativity but maintains that mods cannot be monetized without an explicit agreement, citing its fan content policies as the basis for the takedown.