Activision could likely shut down this 3rd party server hoster next
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The recent wave of cease and desist letters issued by Activision, targeting modding groups for various Call of Duty games, has shocked the modding and third-party server communities. After shutting down XLabs, a prominent group known for their mods, Activision’s next target is most likely PlutoniumMod.
PlutoniumMod is a popular third-party server hoster for Call of Duty titles such as Black Ops 1, Black Ops 2, Modern Warfare 3, and World at War. Their tweets show that they are terrified of what may happen to them.
Will PlutoniumMod get taken down?
XLabs, known for their contributions to the modding community, was forced to comply with Activision’s cease and desist order, leading to the permanent shutdown of their operations.
The move has raised concerns about the future of the modding scene, especially when it comes to preserving and enjoying older Call of Duty games. Activision’s lack of protection makes it unsafe to play them on their regular servers.
PlutoniumMod has gained a significant following by providing dedicated servers that offer a wide range of benefits to the community. Their modes include:
- ranked
- stable
- lightweight
All servers are hosted by the community itself. They allow server hosts to define their own rules, enabling unique and customized gameplay experiences. PlutoniumMod’s servers further enhance their appeal with custom GSC scripts and third-party RCon tools.
This made them incredibly popular with modders as well.
However, the looming threat of Activision’s legal actions has cast a shadow of uncertainty over PlutoniumMod. With XLabs already being taken down with a cease-and-desist order, it is reasonable to assume that PlutoniumMod could be the next target on Activision’s list.
PlutoniumMod has provided a safe and reliable alternative for playing Call of Duty titles online. PlutoniumMod’s takedown would not only leave players vulnerable to security breaches but to personal information theft.
Twitter accounts that focus on Call of Duty, like ModernWarzone, have not been silent. They’ve been tweeting about how this affects the community and how players shouldn’t go to the regular online modes of the older games.
We’ll have to wait and see if Activision takes down PlutoniumMod. However, it seems obvious to everyone that they are similar enough to the previous entities that got a cease-and-desist order.
