It has been seven years since Epic Games released their multiplayer battle royale game Fortnite. Despite the age, what keeps this game fresh among the fans are the new features that the American video game developers introduce. They once again gave a new life to this game by releasing Fortnite Creative 2.0.
The new Creative Mode allows players to create their own maps using Unreal Engine 5.1, which means they can utilize the most up-to-date game design tool to create high-quality custom maps. Fans created many intriguing maps, but a few of them piqued the interest of Call of Duty creators Activision.
No more Call of Duty maps from Fortnite Creative 2.0
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Fortnite Creative 2.0 let fans explore their creativity to come up with exciting-looking maps. Some of the most intriguing maps were based on the famous FPS game series Call of Duty. even the famous streamer CourageJD shared playing on a Call of Duty-themed map in Fortnite Creative 2.0.
Activision has begun taking down Fortnite Creative 2.0 maps for Copyright Infringement. Meaning Call of Duty inspired maps like FPS Rust, Zombies, and more will no longer be playable as creators are contacted to remove them :/ pic.twitter.com/VUENqq3Fs2
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) April 3, 2023
However, Fortnite fans could enjoy those Call of Duty maps till now, as they caught the attention of Activision. The renowned eSports journalist Jake Lucky shared on his Twitter that the Call of Duty creators are taking down maps based on their games for copyright infringement.
It would undoubtedly be a great disappointment for many Fortnite fans who had been enjoying playing maps based on FPS, Rust, and Zombies from the Call of Duty franchise. Lucky went on to say that it was unavoidable. But he hoped those maps that drew inspiration from other games rather than simply copying them should be allowed.
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But even if Activision takes down these Call of Duty-themed maps, they would still have exciting maps to enjoy. Fans can also try the MMORPG and horror-themed maps in Fortnite 2.0.
How did fans react to these actions by Activision?
Fans weren’t much surprised about these consequences with the Call of Duty maps. However, some fans claimed the reason Activision taking these steps is due to Fortnite 2.0 maps being better than their original ones. Meanwhile, some fans suggested that Creative 2.0 creators can introduce some changes to avoid copyright infringement.
Rename the map to NOT_Shipment. Should fix the problem. pic.twitter.com/5FwahnhxdK
— Ꮆrimmity (@Grimmity) April 3, 2023
Creators could just make subtle changes/map reworks, and name them differently to evade copywrite claims.
I agree that copying 100% would be a huge problem!
— Brycent 🚀 (@brycent_) April 3, 2023
It makes sense from a company perspective.
But these are too good, hopefully the creators can make some subtle changes and so we all get to enjoy these maps.
— Ex Populus (@ExPopulus) April 3, 2023
insane that ppl in their rooms are making better maps / games than cod so they have to pull this
— ww (@_thww) April 3, 2023
Probably because Fortnite’s version is better 💀💀
— Snake (@TheSnake_42) April 3, 2023
We all knew this was coming
— Rich Cabrera 🎮 (@ReadyPlayerRich) April 3, 2023
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Huh? That's not how copyright works. If it says "call of duty rust" in the title is one thing…
— CAKO @RushdownRevolt (@CAKOvalik) April 3, 2023
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What are your thoughts about Activision taking down Call of Duty-themed maps from Fortnite Creative 2.0? Have you tried any of these fan-made custom maps? Let us know in the comments below.
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