Following a court decision in Korea, Epic Games Store will delete Dark and Darker from every user’s library on November 1, 2025. This is not just a delisting; it’s a full purge—after that date, even existing owners can’t access the game through Epic. The legal dispute involves Nexon accusing Ironmace of using trade secrets from a canceled Nexon project (P3) to build Dark and Darker. Although the court found no copyright infringement, it ruled Ironmace had misused Nexon’s confidential material, resulting in a nearly $6 million penalty.
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Refunds: What Players Need to Know
Epic Games Store has stopped selling Dark and Darker, as well as all Redstone Shards and Legendary Status upgrades. If you purchased the Legendary Status, you’re eligible for a refund—either to your original payment method or your Epic account balance if that’s not possible. However, there are no refunds for Redstone Shards currency. Players should receive refunds by July 1, and are encouraged to contact support if they don’t.
What About Steam?
At the time of writing, Dark and Darker remains fully available on Steam. Players can buy, download, and play the game, and the Legendary Status upgrade is still offered. While some in the community worry the game could be removed from Steam as well, there’s currently no public indication of that happening. The situation could change if further legal actions occur, so players should stay updated.
Is It Common for Games To Be Deleted from Libraries?
Usually, when digital games are delisted from stores, previous buyers retain access. The complete removal of a game—even for owners—is rare and has caused some controversy in the gaming community. Epic Games says this step is required by the court ruling in Korea.
Conclusion
Dark and Darker’s deletion from Epic Games Store libraries is a rare and controversial move that highlights the risks of digital ownership. While Steam users are safe for now, players should stay alert for further updates, especially as legal disputes can impact availability at any time. If you want to keep playing, make sure you own the Steam version while you still can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because of a Korean court ruling that found Ironmace guilty of misusing Nexon’s trade secrets.
Yes, if you bought the Legendary Status upgrade, but not for Redstone Shards currency.
Yes, for now. The Steam version is still available to buy and play.
No, full removal from user libraries is rare—most delisted games stay playable for existing owners.
There’s no indication at the moment, but it could change if legal pressures continue.
