An MVP of ultrawide patches for triple-A games just had their entire library nuked from GitHub, and nobody seems to know why

Ultrawide Geralt — (Image credit: Future)

Last week, users on Reddit and ResetEra noticed that the GitHub library of DIY developer Lyall had been completely erased, with all links resulting in a 404 error. Lyall's work included ultra widescreen patches for major games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more.

I have reached out to Lyall and GitHub for comment and will update this story if I hear back. Lyall has posted a message on Patreon apologizing for the takedown, saying they aren't sure what caused it, and noting that they have appealed the ban through GitHub support.

A rising tide lifts all boats, and I've actually benefitted from ultrawide patches as a CRT sicko⁠—once arbitrary aspect ratios are in play, it's just as easy to squash things to 4:3 as it is to stretch them to 21:9. Ditto for the Steam Deck's slightly funky 16:10 screen.

Ted has been thinking about PC games and bothering anyone who would listen with his thoughts on them ever since he booted up his sister's copy of Neverwinter Nights on the family computer. He is obsessed with all things CRPG and CRPG-adjacent, but has also covered esports, modding, and rare game collecting. When he's not playing or writing about games, you can find Ted lifting weights on his back porch. You can follow Ted on Bluesky.

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