Last week, users on Reddit and ResetEra noticed that the GitHub library of DIY developer Lyall had been completely erased, with all links resulting in a 404 error. Lyall’s work included ultra widescreen patches for major games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

I have reached out to Lyall and GitHub for comment and will update this story if I hear back. Lyall has posted a message on Patreon apologizing for the takedown, saying they aren’t sure what caused it, and noted that they have appealed the ban through GitHub support.

“Having the rug pulled out from under me has been quite the stressful experience and it’s exposed the fact that all my eggs are in one basket when it comes to hosting the fixes that I write,” Lyall said on Patreon.

Going forward, Lyall plans on looking into alternatives for hosting their source code and releases. They aim to continue using GitHub if possible, alongside mirroring their repositories and releases elsewhere. Meanwhile, they have started uploading their projects to NexusMods as a backup.

The core question remains: Why do major games rely on external developers for fixing or providing necessary ultra-wide support? The answers are disappointing: time constraints, budget limitations, and the dominance of the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. This situation illustrates the fragile state of user-generated patches and mods that enhance game functionality, leaving fans to ponder the sustainability of such initiatives in the future.