Ironmace Games, the developers of the medieval fantasy-based game Dark and Darker, have asked players to torrent the latest build of their game after being delisted from Steam amid legal issues (Eurogamer). The studio has decided to go “old-school” to distribute its latest playtest because of a legal battle over allegedly stolen assets (IGN). Despite this, the team is proceeding with its scheduled fifth alpha playtest on Discord, which is encouraging players to torrent the game (GameSkinny.com).
Ironmace had promised players there would be one more playtest before the game went into early access, but the delay in resolving the Steam situation has caused the developers to turn to torrenting (PC Gamer). In a statement, the developers warned players that the login screen may be confusing, but they will still be able to access the game and its content.
The ongoing legal battle surrounding Dark and Darker has caused the game’s banning from Steam, which has forced the developers to take matters into their own hands. The situation has become so dire that a player has created the game in Fortnite using Unreal Engine tools while the game is trapped in legal turmoil (VG247).
Despite the challenges that Dark and Darker is facing, the game’s fanbase remains loyal and eager to join the playtest. With the distribution of the game through torrents, Ironmace is hoping that players will still be able to enjoy the latest build of Dark and Darker while the legal issues surrounding the game are being addressed.
In conclusion, Dark and Darker’s ongoing legal issues have caused the developers to distribute the latest playtest through torrents after the game was delisted from Steam. Fans of the game are still eager to join the playtest, and Ironmace Games is hoping that distributing the game through torrents will allow them to do so while the legal situation is resolved.
