Byond Under Siege: DDoS Attack Sparks Open Source Call

Byond, the classic game engine behind favorites like Space Station 13, is in the thick of a DDoS attack that’s dragged on for over three weeks. This cyber assault, linked to a group pushing for open-source software, is aimed at getting Byond’s creator, LummoxJR, to make the engine available to everyone. While the reasons behind the attack are a bit murky, many users think it might be more about personal issues than a direct strike against Byond. Even with the chaos, the community is staying strong, using Discord to share bug reports and downloads. LummoxJR has spoken out, stressing the...

Published on: 5/27/2025

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