Popular WWE 2k24 modder Status was banned from the game earlier this week, with an in-game message citing a violation of the game’s End User License Agreement. However, after a significant backlash to the decision, #FreeStatus began trending on social media platforms for several days. The pressure from the community led to Status being reinstated, and there are indications that at least some of his mods will be brought back.
Productive Discussions Lead to Agreement
In a statement shared on social media, Status expressed gratitude for the support received during his ban. He mentioned that he had met with WWE Games to discuss how his mods could impact the game. According to Status, an agreement was reached that he considered fair. WWE Games also released a statement on Reddit, acknowledging the concerns raised by the community and highlighting the productive discussion they had with Status. The discussions touched on stability concerns and performance issues related to some of the popular mods.
As a result of the discourse between Status and WWE Games, the ban on Status was lifted immediately. The two parties are now working together to bring back some of his content that does not compromise the game’s stability. Moving forward, they are focused on establishing a common understanding to ensure that both parties can continue to enjoy WWE 2K24 without any disruptions.
The original ban notice did not specify which modded content had violated the terms of service. However, it is known that Status’ uploads included characters that are not normally playable in WWE 2k24, such as the match commentators. Additionally, his mods allowed female wrestlers to compete against their male counterparts, a feature not typically available in the game. Status has acknowledged that there will be updates regarding what he can and cannot do in the future. Currently, all his mods remain offline.
The reinstatement of Status demonstrates the power of community support and the importance of open dialogue between developers and players. The resolution reached between Status and WWE Games sets a positive precedent for the gaming community, emphasizing the value of collaboration and understanding.
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