Turtle WoW classic server announces shutdown after Blizzard wins injunction
Source: Hacker News
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Shutdown Announcement
A forum post from the Turtle WoW team announced a complete shutdown of the project:
“Working on Turtle WoW has been the highlight of our lives,” said developer Torta. “The adventures you had, the battles you fought, and the friends you met are what made it all worthwhile. We hope you will cherish those moments. What we leave behind are fond memories of an 8‑year‑long journey, and we hope you’ll remember it every now and then.”
Background
Last week, the popular World of Warcraft private server Turtle WoW received a cease‑and‑desist from Blizzard after a judge ruled in the studio’s favor in a copyright infringement suit filed in September 2023.
- Court ruling: Blizzard wins injunction against vanilla WoW private server (PC Gamer)
- Original lawsuit: Blizzard filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against one of WoW’s biggest private servers (PC Gamer)
Court documents revealed that the parties reached a settlement that required “certain actions” by both sides. The shutdown announcement marks the final step for players still using the modded MMO.
Forum announcement: Turtle WoW shutdown post