In 2025, the gaming community was stirred when news emerged that EC Digital, a relatively unknown publisher, unintentionally released Scarface: The World Is Yours, a game originally launched in 2006 based on the iconic 1984 film. This unexpected launch raised questions about permission and legality regarding modifications that originated from passionate fans.

The game, previously celebrated for its creativity, achieved success due to the skills of Radical Entertainment, the studio behind it. However, the absence of contact with the modding community during this relaunch has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the inclusion of fan-made fixes like SilentPatch.

“Due to a technical issue during backend configuration, the game was unintentionally pushed live on a different platform earlier than planned. We want to clarify that our intended long-term release platform includes Steam, and we’re now accelerating our efforts to finalize this version.”

This was communicated via the Steam page for the game. The situation has heightened concerns about the convoluted licensing landscape surrounding the original title, especially since it involves a mix of movie rights and soundtrack permissions.

With none of the original creators available following major corporate restructuring, many wonder if this release was a step towards exploring the nostalgia of Scarface or merely a marketing strategy gone awry.