Pirated iOS Port of Blue Prince Rises in App Store Rankings Beware
A pirated iOS version of the popular game Blue Prince has appeared on Apple's App Store, climbing to the #8 paid app in Entertainment. The unofficial port, sold for $9.99 by an unrelated seller, contains bugs such as falling through floors and lacks authorization from the original developer Dogubomb. Both Dogubomb and publisher Raw Fury warn users not to download or purchase this unauthorized mobile version while they investigate.
The popular game Blue Prince, originally available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, has recently been pirated and ported unofficially to iOS. This unauthorized version has climbed to the number eight spot in the App Store's paid Entertainment category, despite not being released or endorsed by the original developer Dogubomb or publisher Raw Fury.
The pirated app, sold for $9.99 under the seller name “Samet Altinay,” mimics the original game's icon, description, and screenshots, but contains subtle discrepancies such as a misspelled copyright attribution (“DogBomb” instead of Dogubomb). Players who have purchased this version report significant bugs, including falling through floors during gameplay, which compromises the user experience.
Dogubomb and Raw Fury have publicly stated that they have no official plans to release Blue Prince on iOS and have urged users to avoid downloading or purchasing these unauthorized copies while they investigate the matter. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in app store content verification and intellectual property protection.
Implications for Developers and the App Ecosystem
This case underscores the risks developers face from unauthorized ports and piracy on major app platforms. Such incidents can damage brand reputation, confuse consumers, and lead to lost revenue. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of app store review processes in detecting and preventing counterfeit or pirated content.
For gamers, purchasing unofficial versions risks a subpar experience and potential security concerns. For platform operators like Apple, maintaining trust requires stronger verification and enforcement mechanisms to protect both creators and consumers.
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