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Modern Warships Admits Copying Alex Jay Brady's Aircraft Design
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“I did not give @ModernWarships permission to use my ekrano design,”
via kotaku.com
Background
Alex Jay Brady is a concept artist who regularly posts designs to social media, including a 2014 design for an “ekranoplan,” described as a ground effect vehicle that glides just above the water. Modern Warships, a PvP online naval war game developed by Artstorm and published by Gaijin, recently added a vehicle to the game that Brady identified as the basis for their original design.
The game is freemium, and IGN calculated that buying the specific ship would cost between $50 and $100 in gacha spins, or as much as $700 to buy it outright. Modern Warships is often compared to World of Warships, and its presentation emulates the latter, including promotional artwork styles.
The timeline
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Alex Jay Brady publicly accuses Modern Warships of plagiarism
Alex Jay Brady reportedly posted on X that they did not give Modern Warships permission to use their ekranoplan design. Brady noted the game's version was more detailed than their sketches and stated that if the developers had asked and paid, they would have had no issues with the usage.[1]
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Alex Jay Brady demands compensation in follow-up post
In a subsequent post, Brady allegedly stated that ArtStorm Games used their atomic ekranoplan design without permission or even buying them dinner. Brady reportedly requested that the developers cut them a check, stating they were broke.[4]
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Modern Warships admitted to using design without clearance
The official Modern Warships account reportedly responded to Brady on X, admitting that the design was used as a reference without proper clearance. The developer reportedly apologized and stated they would contact Brady directly to make the situation right.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The developer’s admission appears only in a social‑media post that was reported by a news outlet, with no independent primary source confirming the statement. The artist’s accusation and follow‑up demand were likewise conveyed through social‑media posts covered by two different outlets, again lacking primary verification. Both sides have spoken on record via their own posts, but the developer’s pledge to contact the artist remains pending, leaving the situation based on reported claims rather than confirmed evidence.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
Artstorm stated it will contact Alex Jay Brady directly to make the situation right, according to the developer's X post.
Frequently asked
Did Modern Warships remove the copied design?
No, according to kotaku.com, Artstorm is attempting to reach a deal with the artist rather than removing the copied design from the game.
How much does the copied ship cost in Modern Warships?
According to IGN's math, it would cost between $50 and $100 in gacha spins, or as much as $700 to buy it outright.
What did Modern Warships say in response to the accusations?
The developer posted on X that it was a 'fair call' and apologized, stating the design was used as a reference without proper clearance.
What specific design was copied?
Alex Jay Brady identified the vehicle as based on their 2014 design for an 'ekranoplan,' a ground effect vehicle that glides just above the water.
Did Alex Jay Brady say they would have allowed the use for a fee?
Yes, Brady stated that if the developers had asked and sent money, they would have had zero issues with them using the design.
More related drama (4)
Sources (6)
- kotaku.com, Warship Game Steals Nonsensical Aircraft Design And Then Tries To Sell It In-Game For $700, Oct 6, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- Twitter (original post).
- x.com, Alex Jay Brady 🥶 on X: "I did not give @ModernWarships permission to use my ekrano design, but I have to say she's looking great. Much more detailed than my sketches. Honestly if they'd just asked and, Oct 5, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- x.com, MODERN WARSHIPS: Naval Battles on X: "@AlexJayBrady Fair call, and apologies from us. Your design was used as a reference without proper clearance. We’ll contact you directly to make this right." / X, Oct 5, 2026.
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GenZHype. “Modern Warships Admits Copying Alex Jay Brady's Aircraft Design.”
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https://genzhype.com/gaming/modern-warships-admits-copying-alex-jay-brady-s-aircraft-design/.