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Microsoft Withdraws DMCA That Pulled Indie Voxel Game Allumeria From Steam

The reversal followed developer claims that an automated enforcement system misidentified a screenshot as infringing Minecraft.

Overview

  • Microsoft’s Feb. 10 takedown alleged Allumeria used Minecraft gameplay and assets, prompting Steam to disable the game’s page and demo.
  • On Feb. 11, the developer shared emails confirming Microsoft retracted the claim, and the Steam listing was restored without a counter-notice.
  • Unomelon had reported receiving a notice citing a single birch-forest screenshot as evidence of infringement.
  • The developer suggested the notice may have originated from an automated service such as Tracer.AI, a point not confirmed by Microsoft.
  • Valve’s policy allows a counter-notice with a 10‑day window for legal action, though it was not required after the claim was withdrawn.