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Skate Developers Crack Down on Paid Cosmetic Unlocking Mods

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The developers of the early access game Skate, Electronic Arts and Full Circle, have stated they will not tolerate mods that bypass their systems to unlock paid cosmetics. While they generally support player creativity and modding, they are drawing a firm line against tools that circumvent their monetization and live service features. This stance aims to protect the game's economy and developer revenue. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a policy decision by game developers regarding modding, which falls under product policy rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Skate Developers Crack Down on Paid Cosmetic Unlocking Mods

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 After modders removed Skate's live service bits, devs draw the line with tools that "bypass our systems to unlock paid cosmetics" EA and Full Circle - the dev

    🎮 After modders removed Skate's live service bits, devs draw the line with tools that "bypass our systems to unlock paid cosmetics" EA and Full Circle - the developer behind the new early access Skate game (skate.) - don't have a problem with modders and "creativity from players,…

    LINKS eurogamer.net/skate-mods-live-service-ea-…

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