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Modern Warships Dev Apologizes After Artist Calls Out Plagiarized Ship Design

IGN • October 6, 2026 • technology

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Artstorm, developer of the PvP naval game Modern Warships, admitted to using concept artist Alex Jay Brady’s atomic ekranoplan carrier design without permission, sparking plagiarism accusations.
Brady highlighted the near-identical nature of the in-game ship RF Bartini A-2000-7 compared to their original art, noting copied design flaws and details.
Following public exposure, Artstorm apologized and contacted Brady to resolve the issue, potentially offering compensation or contract work.
The disputed ship is a high-cost in-game item, obtainable through expensive gacha spins or in-game currency, with prices effectively reaching $500-$700, contributing to player complaints about the game's monetization.
Modern Warships has received criticism on Steam for prioritizing profit over gameplay balance, with some users labeling the developers as exploitative.

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