GTA 6 Map Mod in GTA 5 Taken Down by Take-Two, Creator Admits Accuracy Might Have Spoiled Surprise

The modder known as 'Dark Space' has halted all work on his project that recreated the Grand Theft Auto 6 map within Grand Theft Auto 5. The decision came after receiving a takedown notice from Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games. Dark Space had created a free-to-download mod using leaked coordinate data and official trailer visuals from GTA 6, which quickly gained attention among fans eager for a glimpse of the upcoming game set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S this fall.

Following the takedown notice, Dark Space not only removed all download links to his mod but also expressed his frustration in a response video on YouTube. He speculated that the accuracy of his map recreation might have been too close to the original for comfort, prompting Take-Two's action. In an interview with IGN, Dark Space admitted he anticipated such a move based on Take-Two's history of issuing takedowns against fan projects.

Dark Space believes his mod was targeted because it was derived from a community mapping project that used leaked coordinates to accurately chart the GTA 6 map. He acknowledged that his work, primarily based on trailer shots, might have spoiled the surprise of the game's environment for potential players. Consequently, he decided to abandon the project entirely, citing no point in continuing something that clearly opposed Take-Two's stance.

The modder expressed a desire to focus on creating other content that his audience would enjoy, steering clear of any further GTA 5 mods related to GTA 6. This incident has raised concerns within the community about the future of the GTA 6 mapping project, with IGN reaching out to the group for their perspective.

Take-Two has a track record of shutting down fan projects, as seen recently with the takedown of the 'GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition' YouTube channel. A former Rockstar developer defended these actions, explaining that Take-Two and Rockstar are protecting their commercial interests. He highlighted that mods like the 'VC NextGen Edition' directly compete with official releases like the Definitive Edition, and other projects could interfere with potential remasters.

As the gaming community awaits the release of GTA 6, discussions continue around Rockstar's business decisions, including insights from former developers and industry experts on topics like potential delays, the future of GTA Online, and the performance capabilities of the PS5 Pro for running GTA 6.

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