Transitioning to a free model isn’t without its hurdles. “It would take time,” Ross explained, noting that his framework supports over 40 different games across various engines. Creating a standalone version specifically for Cyberpunk 2077 is a complex technical task. Furthermore, he expressed concern for his Patreon supporters: “The people who have voluntarily given their money to support my development efforts might not be happy about seeing the mod being given away suddenly just because I’ve been bullied into it.”
Ross also pointed out that the debate might already be academic. Since the mod was “forcibly removed” from Patreon, it has begun circulating through unofficial channels. He noted that some players are “brazenly saying that since I was not complying with CDPR’s ToS, my work is now fair game and I should be punished by having it stolen.” In his view, the publisher effectively achieved its goal through this unintended outcome.
Discussions on social media and Ross’s Patreon page reflect a divided audience. While some critics have labeled the developer “greedy” for monetizing the experience, others have threatened to distribute his future projects for free in retaliation. This hostility has only added to Ross’s frustration.
The developer continues to defend his work, arguing that his framework doesn’t alter core game content or compete with the original product. “You always need to own the original game to use the VR mods,” he emphasized. “In the end, when gamers are playing Cyberpunk in VR, they are playing Cyberpunk and loving it. How this could ever hurt the publisher still baffles me.”
Source: gamesradar.com
