Romhacking.net Shuts Down After 20 Years, Citing Internal Conflicts and Achievements

The influential site, known for game translations and modifications, transitions to read-only mode with its archive preserved online.

Founder Nightcrawler cites both harassment and the site achieving its goals as reasons for closure.
The site has been a key platform for fan translations and ROM modifications, especially for Japanese RPGs.
Internal disputes and accusations of doxxing have marred the site's final days.
The entire archive, approximately 11GB, has been uploaded to the Internet Archive for preservation.
Community reactions are mixed, with some praising the site's legacy and others criticizing its management.