Viral AI-made RuneScape clone shut down after Jagex demands takedown
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An AI-generated RuneScape clone that gained traction among players was shut down following a takedown request from Jagex. The project had accumulated a notable player base in its brief existence before the developer complied with the copyright holder's demands and removed access to the game.
- The AI-made clone drew significant early interest but lasted only days before facing legal action from Jagex.
- Jagex successfully forced the project offline through a formal takedown request.
- The incident underscores how quickly AI-generated game replicas can attract players and how swiftly IP holders will respond.
Jagex's swift action signals that studios will aggressively defend their franchises against AI clones, setting expectations for how IP disputes will play out in the generative AI era.
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Viral AI-made RuneScape clone shut down after Jagex demands takedown
Just days after thousands of players started joining, the AI-generated clone confirmed it had removed access after Jagex requested it be taken down.
Dexerto
2h ago
Viral AI-made RuneScape clone removed after Jagex demands takedown
Just days after thousands of players started joining, the AI-generated clone confirmed it had removed access after Jagex requested it be taken down.