Key Takeaways
1. A modder named Dark Space created a playable map of GTA 6 for GTA V, called “Project Vice.”
2. Take-Two Interactive issued a copyright claim, leading to the removal of Dark Space’s YouTube video and download links for the mod.
3. Dark Space received a copyright strike on his YouTube channel, risking potential channel termination with further strikes.
4. Take-Two did not contact Dark Space before removing the video, which is unusual for companies in such situations.
5. GTA 6 is scheduled to release this fall for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release expected next year.
Last week, a modder released a playable map of GTA 6 as a mod for GTA V, giving players a sneak peek of the eagerly awaited game. However, the modder has now reported that lawyers from Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, have issued a copyright claim and removed the video from YouTube. This action led him to also take down the download links for his mod. Many in the gaming community anticipated this move, believing it was just a matter of time before the company acted.
Modder’s Announcement
The modder, known as Dark Space, utilized details from the official trailer, leaks, and speculation to create what he named “Project Vice,” a playable GTA 6 map for GTA V. He shared the unfortunate update on his YouTube channel, showing the copyright claim he received from Take-Two Interactive regarding his video titled, “I Finally Made A Playable GTA 6 Map in FiveM and Single Player.”
Legal Actions
Notably, Take-Two’s lawyers did not reach out to Dark Space via email before taking down the video, a common practice for companies in similar situations. YouTube informed Dark Space that the video was removed and that he now has one copyright strike against his channel, warning him that accumulating multiple strikes could lead to a channel termination.
Precautions Taken
In response to the strike, the modder preemptively deleted the download links for his mod to avoid further issues with Take-Two. It seems the modded GTA 6 map may have been too closely aligned with what the company wants to keep under wraps, not wanting gamers to catch a glimpse of the game before its official release.
GTA 6 is set to launch this fall for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC gamers are likely to get their chance to play the game sometime next year, provided there are no delays.
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