Update:
Drive Beyond Horizons is now back on Steam.
We’ve taken the necessary measures after being targeted by malicious groups using false DMCA claims to harm our project.
This will not go unanswered. We’re committed to defending our game and community.
Thank you for your support. 🚗
—The DriveBeyondHorizons team
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DMCA Update – Serious Issues with Steam's Handling of Our Game 🚨
As many of you know, Drive Beyond Horizons was wrongfully taken down from Steam due to a false DMCA claim on our main menu music, which we legally own. The track was created using royalty-free samples from Splice, and the claim was based on a shared sample, which is perfectly legal for many creators to use.
But the situation has gone much further. Steam not only removed our game but also compromised our security by handing over our personal information to the fraudsters who made the false claim.
The artist’s identity was illegally stolen and used in this DMCA takedown. We were the ones who took the first step and contacted the artist directly, as Steam did nothing to initiate this communication. The artist confirmed they had no involvement in the claim and immediately informed Steam. However, despite this clear evidence, Steam still forwarded our personal information to the fraudsters, which is a serious security breach.
We’ve provided all the necessary proof, but Steam handling of the situation raises alarming questions. Our game will be reinstated by April 17th, unless legal action is taken against us or the claim is proven valid.
This issue isn’t just about our game being taken down; it’s about the unacceptable mishandling of sensitive information and lack of protection for developers by Steam.
We’ll keep pushing forward, and we truly appreciate all of your amazing support during this difficult time. Your support makes us stronger than ever, and we’re ready to return with exciting new content! Let’s make sure this doesn’t go unnoticed.
The Drive Beyond Horizons Team
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But know this: We stand with you! To show my support, I’ll be streaming DBH all week on Twitch! 🎥🔥 Feel free to drop by and let’s celebrate this amazing game together. Stay strong – the community has your back! #WeStandWithYou#DriveBeyondHorizon#SupportIndieDevs
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I've been a Day One supporter of DBH, and that’s not changing. 🚀 Seeing how unfairly you’ve been treated is beyond frustrating – you deserve better. No dev should have to go through this, and the fact that your personal info was compromised is simply unacceptable.
Dear community,Our game, Drive Beyond Horizons, has been temporarily removed from Steam due to a false DMCA claim.
We are actively working with Valve to resolve this issue and expect it to be fixed soon. Thank you for your understanding and support!
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Hi @DBHGame,
I love Drive Beyond Horizons – such a fantastic game! 🎮💙 As a German streamer, I’d love to showcase the demo on Twitch and later create a Let’s Play for YouTube. Would it be possible to get some keys for a giveaway when the game launches? 🙌