Summary
A mod that added a playable recreation of the unofficialGrand Theft Auto 6map inGrand Theft Auto 5has been taken offline after the project was noticed by Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive. The mod was based on leaked details regardingGTA 6, and understandably, it seems Take-Two was eager to get this specific mod down as fast as possible. It’s clear there is a big demand for any and allGTA 6-related content, with players eager to finally get the follow-up to 2013’sGrand Theft Auto 5.
With each new entry in its long-runningcrime simulatorGrand Theft Autofranchise, Rockstar Games has pushed the envelope of what an open-world game can look and feel like, with the release ofGTA 5being a landmark moment, not just for the company but for the video game industry as a whole. WithGTA 6scheduled to be released in 2025, hype forGrand Theft Auto 5and the entire series has certainly seen a boost, though this excitement recently extended well past what Rockstar Games had likely hoped for.
Modder Dark Space recently created a free-to-downloadGTA 5map based on information aboutGTA 6, letting players get a potential feel for what the game may have to offer when it does eventually release. Gameplay footage of the map was shared onDark Space’s YouTube channel, going viral within theGTAand modding communities alike. This was a big no-no for Take-Two, with the company issuing a copyright strike on the video. Dark Space opted to remove the video from their channel but uploaded a response in which they theorized the mod may have been a little too accurate. There’s not a lot known for sure about howRockstar will handleGTA 6’s map, but it will likely be the company’s most realistic and immersive to date.
GTA 6 Mod for GTA 5 Removed Due to Copyright Strike
Dark Space discussed the removal of the mod further withIGN. “I think my map could have ruined the surprise of their map, which I get. If you spent years building out this amazing game world just to have some YouTuber spoil the experience of the map’s shape, size, and vibe… I’d want it removed too,” he said.Fans have been speculating whatGTA 6’s map will looklike ever sinceGTA 5was released, although recent months have been especially interesting and exciting. Players know for a fact thatGTA 6will be set in Leonida, specifically the city of Vice City, Rockstar’s fictionalized take on Miami, Florida. It’s been a while since players got to visit this location, with the East Coast setting marking a stark difference fromGTA 5’s Los Santos.
Fans got their first look atGrand Theft Auto 6in December 2023, with Rockstar releasing the official teaser trailer for the game. This trailer blew up online, becoming one of the most viewed non-music videos on sites like YouTube. It’s been over a full year since, with no word on when a second trailer will be dropping, although some fans thinkApril will be a big month forGTA 6news. In the meantime, players can continue to explore the world ofGrand Theft Auto 5, which still impresses more than a decade after its release.
