Indie developer Beeswax Games has announced the return of their newly released horror-FPS No Players Online after an unfounded DMCA claim halted sales for nearly three weeks.
The DMCA was issued by a former friend of the developers, who had no involvement in the project. When discussing this betrayal, the developers had this to say:
“We spent two and a half years of our lives and a ton of money making this game… It’s crazy to me that someone can just take down our game by filling out a simple form.”
"We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to purchase or access
the game during the past few weeks. this situation has had a significant
impact on us, especially given how crucial the first months after
release are for small indies like us. we lost out on much needed
momentum and revenue right after the release of our game and we’re
unsure if we will be able to recover financially from this given our
already thin margins."
"...any visibility on our game at
this point would be crucial, so if you want to support a little indie
studio please leave a review on Steam and share the game to the
internet."
The title is a commercial remake of the previously free 2019 cult-hit, and has been rebuilt from scratch. It is currently (once again) available on Steam. Additionally the developer's full statement is now available, and can be read here.
For more, here is the complete overview and trailer as provided to us by the developers.
About the game
Buried among the files on the computer is a broken multiplayer shooter that seems to have been left running for years. As you progress, you will be pulled further and further into the rotting digital world that will twist your curiosity into an obsession as new secrets about the world behind the screen are revealed.
In No Players Online, you will unearth a story that’s buried deep within the system through exploration, puzzle solving, and parts of the story found within the system.
Every discovery brings you closer to uncovering the truth about who built the game, why it was abandoned, and what still lingers inside.
Key Features
- Soul Fusion Mechanic: Merge two downloaded games into a new hybrid experience via the Soul Transfer tool, with unpredictable consequences and corruption risks.
- Clues are Key: Hidden fragments in maps, files, forum posts, and nested games combine to reveal a deeper narrative thread.
- Interactive Desktop: A fully simulated 90s computer environment with tools, folders, and utilities that you can explore, experiment with, and manipulate. And yes, Minesweeper is included!
- More Than Just a Game: No Players Online has an Alternate Reality Game and there are more mysteries to be solved outside of the game, similar to the original.
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