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Weapons in video games are often inspired by real counterparts or make it directly off. Currently, there is a discussion about whether the AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov has turned over this spit. A new futuristic shotgun design should have been stolen from the upcoming shooter Oceanic, the developer Ward B. But what is there really?

What happened? As David against Goliath, the Indie developer became Ward B, especially against the world-famous weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov. The accusation: a shotgun design should have been stolen from its under development shooter Oceanic (via YouTube.com). Kalashnikov defends all allegations while the Indie developer indicates to have evidence of the allegations.

MP-155 Ultimo: That's why the allegations lead to no agreement

What is the reproach? Developer Ward B claims that the Russian shotgun MP-155 Ultimo was a product of its intellectual property. Weapon manufacturers Kalashnikov, on the other hand, shows all allegations of themselves — almost all. At the first announcement of the weapon, they actually assumed that the futuristic design is inspired by several video games (via Facebook.com).

According to Ward B CEO Marcelino Sauced contacted him a year ago a contractor of Kalashnikov. The wanted to implement the weapon Mastodon EPM-28 from Oceanic as a real weapon. Allegedly, the employees of Kalashnikov promised to call the developer as the owner of the design.

Now CEO Sauced again speaks publicly about this debate. He explains that he thought to have missed the confirmation for the license deal when he saw the MP-155 in an on-line showcase. When he looked at the website of Kalashnikov, however, there was no mention of Oceanic or Ward, for example, for a while, the developer studio has been waiting and hoping that message is still coming from the weapons manufacturer.

I had already such a suspicion that the contractor would not come back.

Sauced against IGN

What are the next steps? The Russian weapons manufacturer continues to steal that the shotguns of Oceanic was stolen. Therefore, they have also used the design in 2020 and 2021, without having to pay tribute. After all, there is no evidence.

Whether the weapon is really from Oceanic or not, developer Ward B can not improve his situation in this case. For a lawsuit on this level, the team did not have nearly enough means, says CEO Sauced.

What are the consequences? It's difficult to tell if Kalashnikov really stole the design from the upcoming multiplayer shooter. Although the weapons are actually very similar, they have significant differences in some places.

There are therefore consequences for no one. However, you are now much more careful, artworks or concept designs in the network at WARD B. Another case like this would like to prevent the team.

For the team behind Oceanic, this is a great loss, because the PR, which had brought a deal with Kalashnikov, is gigantic. Instead, the Survival Shooter Escape from Markov is now PR for Kalashnikov. Since this year, Markov's players have been able to earn or buy the MP-155 Ultimo and adapt themselves to their own needs.