# Anthropic deploys Claude policy blocking video game cloning and reverse-engineering tasks

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> Published: 2026-10-31 19:06:57+00:00

# Anthropic deploys Claude policy blocking video game cloning and reverse-engineering tasks

According to Tom's Hardware and Game Developer, Anthropic deployed a policy that prevents Claude from assisting with video game recreation, cloning, and reverse-engineering projects. The policy blocks both malicious and legitimate generic reverse-engineering tasks, drawing user reports that non-malicious projects are also affected.

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- Press[Read article](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/anthropics-ai-model-is-now-blocking-attempts-at-video-game-recreation-and-cloning-users-also-claim-non-malicious-generic-reverse-engineering-tasks-are-blocked)
- Press[Read article](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/anthropic-appears-to-have-ordered-ai-tool-claude-to-stop-remaking-video-games)

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