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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Anthropic has updated its Claude AI assistant to block the creation of direct copies of existing video games. The new rule, added to Claude Code on Oct. 27 under the flag “tengu_heron_brook,” instructs the model to generate only original games, genre‑based concepts, or titles built from a user’s own assets, and to refuse requests that replicate a specific game even if renamed. The change follows a surge of AI‑generated “game clones” that flooded Steam during the recent Next Fest, prompting complaints from players and developers who saw their work diluted and some cancel demo releases. Anthropic cited its usage policy against IP infringement, and said the rule cannot be disabled. The company will monitor feedback and adjust the balance as needed.