Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch

Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch

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Key Points:

  • The "Bully Online" mod, which added online multiplayer to Rockstar's 2006 game Bully, was taken down about a month after its release, with developers stating the removal was not their choice.
  • Created by YouTuber Swegta and his team, the mod allowed players to engage in minigames, role-play, and compete online, initially planned for early access via Ko-Fi contributions but later released as an open-source project.
  • All related source code, downloads, and user account data have been removed, and the development of Bully Online scripts has ceased, with a formal statement expected on January 21.
  • Rockstar's modding policy permits single-player, non-commercial mods but restricts multiplayer or