PUBG Drops Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Fortnite
Maybe it was negative feedback from fans, or maybe it was the realization that they didn't stand a chance in court. Whatever the reason, Bluehole and PUBG Corp. have dropped their lawsuit against Epic Games that alleged copyright infringement for Epic's handling of Fortnite: Battle Royale and its impact on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
The lawsuit was filed in January, though it only became public knowledge about a month ago. This came after a cryptic statement last September that seemed to indicate that legal proceedings could be forthcoming, even though many people -- including us here at MMOBomb -- thought such a possibility was laughable.
According to Bloomberg, the PUBG Corp. sent a "letter of withdrawal" to Epic on Monday, ending the suit. PUBG's lawsuits against Netease's copycat battle royale games are still ongoing.
Related Articles
- Fortnitemares Will Launch Tomorrow Instead Of Today, But Some Of These Horror-Themed Skins May Be Worth The Wait
- Epic Is Suing Google (Again) And Now Samsung For “Coordinated Efforts To Block Competition”
- Seven Major Game Companies Accused Of Tricking Players Into Overspending By The European Consumer Organization
About the Author
Jason Winter is a veteran gaming journalist, he brings a wide range of experience to MMOBomb, including two years with Beckett Media where he served as the editor of the leading gaming magazine Massive Online Gamer. He has also written professionally for several gaming websites.
More Stories by Jason WinterRead Next
Fornite's latest patch has gone live and it's added a more relaxing limited time mode to Battle Royale.
You May Enjoy
As long as there’s one new or returning player in a group, everyone is rewarded.
He states that the second version of a game rarely does as well as the first.
According to statements from laid off staff, the UK subsidiary is closing.
The decision cites statements by the ESA that the VGHF has not shown that the proposed uses would be “fair”.
Discussion (3)