Capcom has contacted YouTuber GrizzoUK, requesting he remove videos featuring adult-oriented mods of its characters, including those from Resident Evil games. The company's legal department cited violations of its Terms of Service in an email. GrizzoUK shared the correspondence and questioned why similar content from other modders remains online.
Capcom's legal team emailed GrizzoUK, stating that creating “adult-oriented” mods based on its characters infringes on the company's intellectual property rights. The email, which GrizzoUK posted alongside a video explanation, respectfully asked for the removal of flagged videos not only for Resident Evil but also content from other studios like Stellar Blade. GrizzoUK responded by asking why several other modders have not faced similar demands, though his video also contained derogatory remarks toward trans people and those with AIDS. YouTube briefly terminated GrizzoUK's channel before reinstating it, an action he said significantly reduced his views. Capcom's Terms of Service prohibit acts that infringe IP rights, such as modifying its software, though it does not explicitly ban NSFW content. In 2023, Capcom programmer Taro Yahagi stated, “There are a number of mods that are offensive to public order and morals. When these are disseminated, the image of the product is tarnished and branding is affected. Also, these offensive mods may be mistaken for legitimate implementations and can cause reputational damage.” Capcom has previously expressed concerns over mods causing reputational damage, particularly those affecting gameplay or save data.
