Bully Online mod taken down abruptly one month after launch - Ars Technica
Google News • 1/15/2026 – 1/16/2026
Summary
The Bully Online mod was taken down abruptly one month after its launch. The creators of the mod stated that shutting the project down "was not something we wanted." The shutdown has led to backlash against Rockstar from fans.
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Final Score0/100
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Hero EligibleNo
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
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Age: 96 days - proven survivor
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