Overview
- Playground Games, which on Monday said the leak was not caused by a Steam preload, confirmed a pre-release PC build was obtained and warned of franchise-wide and hardware bans.
- Creators and players seen using the unauthorized build reported suspensions, including a verified case showing a ban lasting until December 31, 9999.
- Cracked PC copies of roughly 155GB spread across piracy sites as screenshots, clips, and streams appeared on social platforms despite takedown efforts.
- Reports say the leaked build is unstable and lacks online features, with users trading tips for avoiding crashes and freezes.
- Developers re-secured files and issued takedowns, and early access on May 15 and the full May 19 launch remain on schedule with strong Steam sales rankings.