In a nice change of pace from recent drama between fans and publishers/developers (e.g., Take-Two and the GTA mod ordeal), the team behind Installation 01 (a fan-made artistic tribute to Halo that recreates the multiplayer experience of the Bungie-era games) has announced in a blog post titled “Friends in High Places” that Microsoft and 343 Industries has no plans to derail their work in any way, so long as no profit (donations, merchandise) comes from it. Installation 01 has been in development since the end of 2013, but no release date has been announced.



…we have been ensured that Installation 01 is not under imminent legal threat, provided we remain non-commercial in nature and scope, and continue to follow Microsoft’s Game Content Usage Rules to the letter. We are now able to say with certainty that Installation 01 will never be accepting donations. We also will not be selling i01 or Halo related merchandise. This is to keep a respectful distance between us and Microsoft’s intellectual property. It is also important to note that these rules and assurances from 343 are specific to Installation 01 as a project, and should not be interpreted to apply elsewhere.

Discussion

Source: [H]ardOCP – 343 Industries Gives Legal Blessing for Fan-Made Halo Game “Installation 01”