Bully Online’s Hasty Exit: The Fantastical Mod That Went Poof!

Goodbye, Bully Online!

So, you’ve heard about Bully Online, the thrilling mod that dared to throw multiplayer chaos into Rockstar’s nostalgic schoolyard classic? Well, grab your hankies, because it’s shutting down faster than you can say “no more lunch money!” Yup, just one month after its grand debut, the dreams of many gamers have come crashing down.

The Drama Unfolds

A message from the project’s lead, Swegta, popped up, giving everyone the bad news: “The Bully Online project is shutting down. Thank you all for playing!” This announcement feels like a bad joke—everyone was hyped about this mod, which promised online races, rat duels, and all sorts of shenanigans.

Unfortunately, it seems Rockstar’s legal eagles were on high alert. Initially, players had to pay to access the mod through the team’s Ko-Fi page. Yeah, that didn’t sit well with Rockstar, and before you know it, *poof*—Bully Online vanished from the web like a ghost in the night.

With their Discord server popping off with details, the devs announced a total wipeout: goodbye server, scripts, source code, and even account data—just like that! It felt like an up-and-down roller coaster ride that ended with everyone being thrown off.

While the exact reasons for the shutdown are still wrapped in mystery, Swegta hinted that a video update would spill the beans. For now, we can only speculate. One has to wonder if a certain big name in the gaming world sent them a fancy cease-and-desist, complete with a bow tie and a side of intimidation. Rockstar is known for playing hardball—and making waves in the modding community!

Let’s not get it twisted though; Rockstar isn’t entirely opposed to mods. In fact, they’ve snapped up creators of major mods in the past and even opened their own mod marketplace. It’s a love-hate relationship, really. So, what does this mean for modders out there? Well, it’s like walking on a tightrope while juggling flaming batons—exciting, but risky!

So, here’s to Bully Online—forever etched in the hearts of gamers, a mod that dared to dream but sadly met an untimely demise. Rest in peace, dear mod; you were a bright spark in the gaming community, even if your time was fleeting!