On June 12, 2025, Tencent's legal representative - cybersecurity firm Group-IB - submitted a takedown complaint to our hosting provider, accusing FreeWeChat of trademark and copyright infringement, cybersquatting, and unfair competition; they cite the use of the word 'WeChat' in our domain, even though FreeWeChat does not use WeChat's logo, claim affiliation, or distribute any modified WeChat software.
The cancellation of the Sniper Elite battle royale spin-off, Project Archipelago, followed Tencent's withdrawal of funding, possibly influenced by concerns over live-service titles after Concord's failure.