Epic Games Store Removes Dark and Darker Due to Ongoing Copyright Dispute

The free-to-play version of Dark and Darker has been delisted from the Epic Games Store, a year after its initial release in March 2024. According to developer Ironmace, the removal is a result of the ongoing copyright dispute with Nexon Games. However, both the free and premium versions of the game, Dark and Darker and Dark and Darker: Legendary Status, are still available on Steam, with the latter also remaining on the Epic Games Store. Ironmace announced the delisting on Discord, stating that Epic Games' decision seems to be based on claims made by opposing parties in the ongoing legal dispute. The developer is working to understand the reasoning behind the removal and is preparing alternative solutions to ensure players can continue enjoying the game. This development is the latest in a long-standing dispute between Ironmace and Nexon, which began when Nexon alleged that Dark and Darker was created using stolen code and assets from its prototype project P3. The case has seen several twists, including a raid by Korean police and a dismissed preliminary injunction against Ironmace.