Games Workshop Targets Tabletop Simulator Steam Mods for Warhammer

Popular Tabletop Simulator Steam mods that recreate the in-person Warhammer 40,000 game have reportedly received takedown requests from Games Workshop.

Games Workshop has issued takedown requests to popular Tabletop Simulator mods that recreate the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop experience. While the UK company has not officially commented on the situation, creators of these mods have pointed fingers at Games Workshop. The tabletop simulator, known for its physics sandbox allowing users to create virtual board games, has a vast community of modders on Steam, including those developing Warhammer 40,000 mods.

The recent launch of the 11th Edition of Warhammer 40,000 has seen the removal of high-profile mods from the Tabletop Simulator Warhammer Steam Workshop. Modders hutber and Seaborne confirmed the removal of their 11th Edition mods following requests from Games Workshop. This move has sparked discussions within the community, with some speculating on the reasons behind Games Workshop's actions and the impact on digital gameplay of Warhammer 40,000.

Games Workshop is known for its strict protection of intellectual property, often resorting to takedown requests and DMCA strikes. The recent actions against Tabletop Simulator mods may be linked to the release of the 11th Edition of Warhammer 40,000, suggesting a strategic move to preserve the tabletop game's prominence and revenue. Despite the availability of various Warhammer 40,000 video games, none offer a direct replication of the tabletop experience, as Games Workshop aims to maintain the tabletop as the core offering in its portfolio.