Bully Online Multiplayer Mod Shuts Down Permanently Following Developer Announcement
Rockstar Games’ cult classic, Bully Scholarship Edition, continues to hold a loyal player base more than a decade after its 2006 release.
Developed by Rockstar Games, the title has become a fan favorite within the open-world action-adventure genre.
For years, the absence of an official sequel has fueled a thriving modding community, with notable projects bolstering the game’s replayability—none more ambitious than Bully Online, a comprehensive PC multiplayer mod led by prominent Rockstar Games content creator SWEGTA. On January 15th, 2026, the development team behind Bully Online announced via Discord that the mod will be “shutting down forever.” According to the statement, all online servers, source code, and associated web pages for Bully Online will be removed within 24 hours.
Users are encouraged to take final screenshots and back up any cherished moments before the complete shutdown.
All user account data related to Bully Online will also be permanently deleted.
The announcement was subsequently reshared by Rockstar news YouTuber @TheNathanNS on Twitter/X, amplifying the news to a broader audience. The developers provided no official explanation for the sudden discontinuation.
In the Discord post, a team member clarified, “This is not something we wanted,” signaling internal disappointment and suggesting external pressure as a potential factor.
The project’s lead, known as SWEGTA, plans to address the situation further in a dedicated YouTube video set to premiere on January 21st, 2026. The abrupt end to Bully Online follows a familiar pattern for fan-made projects based on Rockstar Games’ intellectual property.
While the mod delivered new ways for players to experience Bullworth Academy—including competitive minigames, customizable vehicles, role-playing features, and multiplayer modes—it treaded into sensitive legal territory.
Notably, the mod used the DSL script loader to push the game's boundaries in ways previously thought impossible, according to developers.
Early access to the mod was initially slated for supporters via Ko-Fi, offering perks such as exclusive in-game items and server priority before a general public launch. Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two, are known for actively enforcing their copyrights, often issuing cease-and-desist letters to unauthorized fan projects.
Though the Bully Online team has not confirmed receiving such a notice, the decision to eliminate all traces of the mod—including the server, code, and public webpages—strongly suggests the possibility of legal intervention. While Rockstar continues development on high-profile projects such as Grand Theft Auto VI, the vibrant Bully community has relied on fan initiatives to keep the franchise alive in the absence of an official sequel.
With Bully Online closing its doors, players and modders alike are left to reflect on community-driven efforts that have kept Bullworth Academy's halls bustling for years.
Developed by Rockstar Games, the title has become a fan favorite within the open-world action-adventure genre.
For years, the absence of an official sequel has fueled a thriving modding community, with notable projects bolstering the game’s replayability—none more ambitious than Bully Online, a comprehensive PC multiplayer mod led by prominent Rockstar Games content creator SWEGTA. On January 15th, 2026, the development team behind Bully Online announced via Discord that the mod will be “shutting down forever.” According to the statement, all online servers, source code, and associated web pages for Bully Online will be removed within 24 hours.
Users are encouraged to take final screenshots and back up any cherished moments before the complete shutdown.
All user account data related to Bully Online will also be permanently deleted.
The announcement was subsequently reshared by Rockstar news YouTuber @TheNathanNS on Twitter/X, amplifying the news to a broader audience. The developers provided no official explanation for the sudden discontinuation.
In the Discord post, a team member clarified, “This is not something we wanted,” signaling internal disappointment and suggesting external pressure as a potential factor.
The project’s lead, known as SWEGTA, plans to address the situation further in a dedicated YouTube video set to premiere on January 21st, 2026. The abrupt end to Bully Online follows a familiar pattern for fan-made projects based on Rockstar Games’ intellectual property.
While the mod delivered new ways for players to experience Bullworth Academy—including competitive minigames, customizable vehicles, role-playing features, and multiplayer modes—it treaded into sensitive legal territory.
Notably, the mod used the DSL script loader to push the game's boundaries in ways previously thought impossible, according to developers.
Early access to the mod was initially slated for supporters via Ko-Fi, offering perks such as exclusive in-game items and server priority before a general public launch. Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two, are known for actively enforcing their copyrights, often issuing cease-and-desist letters to unauthorized fan projects.
Though the Bully Online team has not confirmed receiving such a notice, the decision to eliminate all traces of the mod—including the server, code, and public webpages—strongly suggests the possibility of legal intervention. While Rockstar continues development on high-profile projects such as Grand Theft Auto VI, the vibrant Bully community has relied on fan initiatives to keep the franchise alive in the absence of an official sequel.
With Bully Online closing its doors, players and modders alike are left to reflect on community-driven efforts that have kept Bullworth Academy's halls bustling for years.
