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Void War Returns to Steam After Games Workshop DMCA Over Space Marine‑Like Shoulder Pads

Tundra Interactive maintains the art was original, choosing to pull the trailer to avoid a protracted DMCA process.

Overview

  • Games Workshop issued a DMCA notice that led to Void War’s temporary removal from Steam, with the email signed by a representative named Mal Reynolds.
  • Developers initially suspected a bogus claim due to the Firefly character’s name, then confirmed the takedown was legitimate.
  • The complaint targeted a single trailer shot described as featuring 'oversized convex shoulder pads with a metallic rim' that could imply association with Warhammer 40,000.
  • Void War’s store page has been restored on Steam with the contested trailer removed and a new trailer uploaded.
  • Tundra says it may re-release an adjusted trailer later and is prioritizing content updates and multi-language font support, as coverage noted the artwork’s strong resemblance to Space Marines.