Modern Warships Dev Causes Actual Art Storm After Plagiarizing Ship Design
Artstorm, developer of PvP naval warfare game Modern Warships, has admitted to using an independent artist’s creation as the basis for one of its ship designs.
Naval warfare game Modern Warships has sparked controversy after admitting to plagiarizing a concept artist's work for one of its ship designs. The plagiarism was brought to light when concept artist Alex Jay Brady tweeted a comparison between his design of an atomic ekranoplan carrier vessel and the in-game model called the RF Bartini A-2000-7.
The similarities were striking, with details such as the location of the AWACs dish, the number of engines, and other design elements matching his original work. Brady expressed disappointment that Artstorm, the game's developer, had not sought permission to use his design, but noted that he would have been okay with it if they had compensated him accordingly.
Brady has offered to consider the issue closed and add the images to Artstorm's portfolio as a form of contract work if they accept his offer. The ship in question is locked behind a gacha system, with players needing to spend between $50-100 in gacha spins to unlock it, or purchasing it with in-game currency at an average cost of $500-700.
Some players have criticized the game's pricing for its more effective vessels, deeming it "absolutely terrible" and accusing the developers and moderators of prioritizing profits over creating a balanced and enjoyable game.
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