: In a desperate move to regain control, Grindheim attempted to "take back" his game by issuing DMCA takedowns against the publisher's store pages. When the publisher didn't budge, he briefly uploaded the game’s files (often appearing in "rar" formats in community circles) or pointed users toward versions he personally vetted, effectively "pirating" his own work to ensure fans got a functional version. The Legal Aftermath The situation escalated into a full-scale legal war:
As a result of this "v1.0.17" era of chaos, The Outbound Ghost was effectively retired. It has since been succeeded by , a "spiritual successor" (and functional remake) that Grindheim developed to distance himself from the legal baggage of the original title. The.Outbound.Ghost.v1.0.17.rar
The game, an RPG inspired by Paper Mario , was created by Conradical Games (led by developer Conrad Grindheim). It gained significant traction on Kickstarter, promising a charming world where players help ghosts find peace to ascend to the afterlife. The v1.0.17 Breaking Point : In a desperate move to regain control,
: When the game launched on consoles (Switch, PS4/5) in late 2022, it was plagued by performance bugs and technical glitches. It has since been succeeded by , a
: Grindheim attempted to terminate the contract with Digerati, citing a breach of trust.
