Nov 1, 2026
Claude Code now pushes back on remaking specific existing games
Anthropic added an instruction so Claude, including Claude Code, refuses to remake a specific existing video game, even under a new name. Original games and genre games are still OK.
Sir Toastimir
Sources: PC Gamer · Kotaku · Game Developer
Since about October 27, Claude, including Claude Code, pushes back on or refuses to remake specific existing games, including renamed copies. Anthropic says it wants to steer users away from IP infringement. It follows weeks of reports of Steam filling up with vibe-coded clones.
Still OK
- Your own original game ideas.
- Genre games, like a platformer or a roguelike.
- Your own art and assets.
Now blocked
- "Make me [specific existing game]", even with the name changed.
Is banning game clones fair, or overreach?
Links
Source: PC Gamer: Anthropic updates Claude to steer it away from cloning gamesSource: Kotaku: Claude stops making copies of specific existing gamesSource: Game Developer: Claude ordered to stop remaking video games
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