In an unusual incident that shook the community of players and fans of “Street Fighter“, Capcom was forced to adopt a stricter stance in relation to mods in its games.
The “Street Fighter 6” Corner2Corner tournament, held in August, was the scene of an unprecedented embarrassment. Chun-Li appeared naked in the game, due to a mod used by one of the competitors.
This prompted the company to release a statement on its Capcom R&D YouTube channel titled “Anti-cheat and anti-piracy measures in PC games.”
Understand Capcom’s positioning
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The company’s position is clear: any user who makes use of unofficial mods is, in a way, cheating in the game.
A Capcom highlighted the importance of maintaining the integrity of its titles and the brand’s reputation, warning its developers and players about the potential damage caused by malicious mods.
While it is indisputable that some mods can enhance the gaming experience by fixing bugs or improving performance, they can also result in unexpected situations.
An example of this is Umbrella’s hilarious Mr. X in sunglasses, flip-flops and swim trunks, which went viral.
The company argues that even seemingly harmless mods can cause technical problems, such as save data corruption and crashes, which can harm players’ experience.
However, Capcom recognizes that most modifications can have a positive impact on games and respects the work of modders, who are often passionate fans of the franchises.
The company’s rigid stance appears to be at odds with this appreciation, as Capcom’s reputation is being called into question due to its inflexible stance.
The company points out that situations like the Street Fighter 6 tournament, in which a competitor inadvertently left his nude Chun-Li mod activated, can cause more internal problems than one might imagine.
However, the company also recognizes that the use of mods in offline environments, away from official competitions, it should not pose a problem for players.
Despite Capcom’s emphatic statement, modders remain determined to change games, whether to improve the experience or look for ways to cheat.
The company finds itself in a dilemma, as it needs to balance preserving the integrity of its games with respect for the modder community.
These, in turn, play a significant role in expanding and customizing your titles.
The discussion about mod regulation and the limit between creativity and cheating should continue to involve the gaming community and Capcom in the coming months.
