Uh-oh, Steam users—we’ve got a problem. A new game called PirateFi just got yoinked from Steam, and Valve is warning players that it might have contained malware.
If you downloaded or played this free pirate survival game, you might want to check your PC ASAP. Here’s what’s going on!
☠️ What Was PirateFi?
PirateFi launched on February 6 and was marketed as a thrilling pirate survival game ️ where you could:
✅ Play solo or with friends
✅ Fish, hunt, farm, & build bases
✅ Craft weapons & battle rival gangs ⚔️
Sounds fun, right? Well… not for long. Just four days later, on February 10, Valve removed it from Steam after detecting potentially malicious files in an update.
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Valve’s Warning Email to Players!
After the removal, Valve emailed players who had launched the game, saying:
“We are contacting you because you recently launched PirateFi on Steam. The developer uploaded builds containing suspected malware.”
Translation? If you played it, your PC might have been infected!
️ What Should You Do Now?
If you downloaded or played PirateFi, Valve recommends:
✅ Run a full system scan using a trusted antivirus program
✅ Check your system for suspicious software or files ⚠️
✅ (Extreme Measure) Reformat your OS to fully wipe out any malware
Yeah, that last one is pretty drastic, but better safe than sorry!
What Happened to PirateFi?
It’s unclear whether the malware was intentional or an accident, but either way, PirateFi is gone for good.
⚠️ Stay Safe, Steam Users!
Valve doesn’t ban games lightly, so if they’re warning players, it’s a big deal. If you played PirateFi, do yourself a favor—scan your PC NOW!
Did you download PirateFi? Are you taking precautions? Drop a ⚠️ or in the comments!
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