The creators of Dark and Darker have fought off a court injunction that blocked the distribution of the game
Ironmace can continue to distribute the PvPvE action game Dark and Darker. The studio's managing director, Choi Ju-Hyun, announced on Discord that the court denied Nexon's request for an injunction against the game.
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"The court ruled that 'the Ironmace game does not infringe Nexon's copyrights or trade secrets,'" wrote Choi. "The court also found Nexon's claims and evidence insufficient to shut down the Dark and Darker server."
Choi noted that Nexon did not show the court its game P3, whose assets and source code were allegedly stolen by Choi and used during the development of Dark and Darker.
"However, this is related to the limitations in exploring evidence within the temporary injunction procedure. One of the reasons the court rejected Nexon's request is the need for thorough examination of evidence during the main lawsuit hearings," acknowledged the developer.
Choi is convinced that if the court thoroughly examines everything during the main proceedings, Ironmace’s innocence will become evident.
Nexon has not publicly commented on the matter.
It should be noted that the dispute between Nexon and Ironmace has lasted more than two years. The legal process began in South Korea, where both companies are registered. In April 2023, Nexon also filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court, but it refused to hold hearings, stating that Nexon and Ironmace should resolve the dispute in their home country.
Earlier, Nexon's copyright complaints led to the removal of the Dark and Darker page on Steam. Currently, Dark and Darker is available on the official game website and on the Chaf Games platform.