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Epic Games Set to Remove Dark and Darker From Libraries on November 1

Epic Games attributes the removal to a court ruling that ordered Ironmace to pay damages for trade secret infringement.

Dark and Darker concept art - a character opens a chest of gold loot while two others celebrate

Overview

  • Epic Games will delete Dark and Darker from users’ Epic Games Store libraries on November 1, 2025, making it unplayable via its platform.
  • A February court decision in Korea found Ironmace liable for infringing Nexon’s trade secrets and ordered approximately $6.18 million in damages.
  • The game was delisted from sale on Epic Games Store in March following the legal dispute between Nexon and Ironmace.
  • Players who purchased the Legendary Status upgrade on Epic Games Store will receive refunds, while Redstone Shards premium currency purchases are not eligible.
  • Dark and Darker remains free and accessible on Steam, retaining the same upgrade options previously offered on Epic Games Store.