Wolfire and Dark Catt lawsuit against Valve granted class action status by judge

A recent development in the ongoing legal battle between Wolfire Studios, Dark Catt Studios, and Valve has caught the attention of many in the gaming industry. It seems that a US judge has granted class action status to the lawsuit, allowing it to expand beyond just these two studios. According to reports from GamesIndustry.biz, court documents reveal that this antitrust case could now potentially involve numerous developers, publishers, and individuals.

The original lawsuit, filed by Wolfire Studios in April 2021, accused Valve of engaging in anti-competitive behaviors, specifically mentioning their 30% revenue sharing agreement. Now, United States District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead has broadened the scope of the case. Developers, publishers, or individuals who have paid Valve this 30% fee on or after January 28th, 2017, are eligible to join the class action lawsuit.

Adding to the mix, Dark Catt Studios filed a similar lawsuit against Valve in June 2021, leading to a decision in July 2022 to combine the two cases into a single complaint. This recent development indicates that the legal battle between these parties is far from over.

This decision by the US judge marks a significant step in what could be a landmark case in the gaming industry. Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to unfold.