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Calamity Mod development ends after controversy involving lead developer

The Calamity Mod team announced on Aug. 10 that it is ending development of the popular Terraria mod after nearly 10 years. The decision followed internal turmoil and allegations involving lead developer Ozzatron, with several contributors departing and requesting removal of their work. The team described the mod’s reputation as "irrecoverably tainted" and said many developers no longer wanted to be associated, marking a significant closure for the Terraria modding community.

• Announcement made Aug. 10 that active development of Calamity Mod will stop after nearly 10 years.
• Allegations involving lead developer Ozzatron contributed to internal turmoil within the team.
• Several contributors left the project and some requested their work be removed from the mod.
• The development team said the project’s reputation is "irrecoverably tainted" and many developers refused further association.