this is legit a thing that's already a case on multiple mod platforms.

ever played fivem?

in order to join a server the game downloads everything from the server just so you can play with those mods.

it's a normal thing in the modding world, and you're already at risk by downloading mods in the first place.

like omg, this 5 dollar crack i bought isn't actually crack!

underworlds gonna underworld.