UK Online Safety Act Forces Shutdown of Long-Running Zombie MMO

The UK's Online Safety Act, coming into full effect in 2025 with substantial fines, has forced the closure of Urban Dead, a text-based zombie MMO developed by Kevan Davis. The act's stringent regulations on user interaction and age restrictions, coupled with the threat of hefty penalties, made continued operation unsustainable for the solo developer. Urban Dead, a nearly 20-year-old game with a dedicated fanbase, will shut down on March 14th, 2025.