# Anthropic limits Claude for game modding and reverse‑engineering

> Anthropic’s Claude AI is now refusing requests to decompile, mod or reverse‑engineer video game code, according to Tom’s Hardware.

Oossa · 2026-11-01 · https://oossa.com/en/anthropic-limits-claude-for-game-modding-and-reverse-engineering

Anthropic has quietly added a restriction to its Claude large language model (LLM). The AI will now decline prompts that involve game modding, decompiling or reverse‑engineering code. The change was reported by Tom’s Hardware, which cited internal Claude behavior changes. Anthropic has not issued a public statement explaining the move.

## The facts

- Claude now blocks requests to decompile, mod or reverse‑engineer video games
- Reported by Tom’s Hardware on Oct 31 2026

## Why it matters

Game developers may face fewer AI‑generated hacks that copy or port their titles without permission.

## Sources & references

1. [Anthropic takes steps to block Claude from reverse-engineering video games](https://mashable.com/tech/anthropic-takes-steps-to-block-video-game-cloning-and-reverse-engineering) – Hacker News, 2026-10-31

Last updated: 2026-11-01