The incident began when the creator of Rust specifically called out @Delta on a certain platform.
They claimed that in Delta’s new season, the CG of the Seid explosion at the dam featured a C4 model
pasted on the dam’s pillar for a close-up
which is a plagiarized C4 model from Rust (I thought it looked familiar).
The post urged Delta’s official team to promptly cease the infringement.
Then, here is a comparison image of the extracted Rust model.
For those who haven’t played, you can take a look.
It really is identical.
Actually, if it were for traffic,
I could start ranting about how Delta’s models in this area are all stolen.
I could just begin writing a lengthy post.
You would definitely believe me and join in the criticism.
After all, the situation regarding production capacity has indeed been widely observed.
However, the actual issue has long been resolved.
Delta’s official team proactively contacted the other party and explained the situation, made compensations, and received understanding.
The Rust creator gladly allowed the CG for the new season to remain.
Moreover, if it was just a C4 model that had an accident,
it at least proves that the art team in other areas is genuinely dedicated.
There is absolutely no need for criticism.
Delta’s official statement claims that this model
was purchased from an unverified online marketplace.
In reality, this model was directly extracted from Rust and
was sold to unsuspecting buyers to exploit information gaps.
This directly led to both parties being bewildered.
It is similar to some unscrupulous competitors copying posts from elsewhere.
This incident is also recorded in the community.
(The expensive upgraded melee weapon given away was found to be publicly sold for $5 on some unknown small model website.)
This wave of understanding and encouragement from the Rust creator
likely means Delta also privately compensated for copyright fees.
After all, which costs more, compensating or resetting the season’s CG?
The official team is well aware of this.