In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the gaming community, popular content creator Eric "EricOneHive" has announced that his YouTube channel faces permanent deletion within seven days due to multiple copyright strikes from game developer Supercell.
The Copyright Strike Crisis
The creator broke the news to his followers on November 24, 2025, through a post on social media platform X. Eric revealed that his channel received three copyright strikes, which under YouTube's strict policies automatically triggers channel termination. The situation appears particularly dire as the official communication from YouTube stated that if his current channel gets deleted, Eric will be prohibited from creating or using any other YouTube accounts in the future.
Eric specifically identified Supercell, the Finnish mobile game development company behind popular titles like Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, as the source of these copyright strikes. He explained that numerous copyright takedown requests from the company ultimately culminated in the three strikes that now threaten his channel's existence.
Eric's Emotional Response and Decision
Faced with this professional crisis, Eric made several significant announcements about his future content creation path. He declared that he will completely cease creating videos on any Supercell games, marking a dramatic shift for a creator known primarily for his Clash of Clans content. In a symbolic gesture, he also stated his intention to remove Clash of Clans from his personal phone.
Despite the disappointing news, Eric expressed gratitude toward his loyal fanbase and shared that while he feels sadness about the situation, he also experiences a sense of calmness. He attributed this unexpected peace to the resolution of what he described as a "long fight" with ongoing copyright issues that had apparently been troubling him for some time.
Community Support and Future Plans
The gaming community responded with an overwhelming outpouring of support following Eric's announcement. Fans flooded social media with messages expressing solidarity and appreciation for his years of content creation. One longtime follower mentioned they had been watching Eric's content since before transitioning from Clash of Clans to Clash Royale and hoped for a positive resolution to save his channel.
Another supporter praised Eric for consistently speaking out against injustices and admired his strength in handling the difficult situation. Several community members emphasized that losing EricOneHive would represent a significant blow to the broader Clash of Clans community, noting his substantial contribution in helping countless players learn and improve at the game through his informative content.
Potential Platform Shift and Countermeasures
In follow-up communications, Eric outlined his potential future plans, suggesting he might occasionally stream on Twitch, the Amazon-owned live streaming platform. However, he firmly reiterated that even on alternative platforms, he would not create or share any content related to Supercell games. Reflecting on his seven-year journey as a content creator, Eric sentimentally remarked, "It was a good run," while thanking everyone who had supported him throughout this period.
In a potentially hopeful development later on November 24, Eric shared that he had submitted counterclaims in an attempt to save his YouTube channel from deletion. However, he clarified that even if YouTube reinstates his channel following these counterclaims, he remains committed to his decision to abstain from creating Supercell-related content going forward. The creator also mentioned he might take a short break to rest and contemplate his future career directions.
As of now, neither YouTube nor Supercell has issued any public statements regarding this situation. Eric has assured his followers that he will provide further updates as more information becomes available, leaving the gaming community awaiting developments in this unfolding story that highlights the ongoing tensions between content creators and game developers in the digital age.
