Ahead of GTA 6’s Release, Rockstar Updates Modding Guidelines Touching on Monetization, Multiplayer
While Take-Two Interactive hasn’t announced when Grand Theft Auto 6 will be available on PC, it’s only a matter of when we’ll see the upcoming blockbuster appear on the platform.
Ahead of the game’s launch in November, Rockstar has updated its guidelines when it comes to mods, which is primarily something that PC players will be concerned about, given consoles can’t exactly run modded games.
Rockstar has now explicitly mentioned how gamers aren’t allowed to mess with the game’s stories, or have players modify the game to run on hardware where the game hasn’t officially been released yet, and more.
GTA 6 Mod Guidelines Updated, But Modders Probably Won’t Listen to It
Here’s a rundown of what Rockstar Games is OK and not OK with when it comes to mods for GTA 6.
Respect Our Games. Rockstar Games creates unique worlds, characters, and stories, which form the official continuity of our games. Like all creators, we have the right to set limits on how others can use our games and brand.
- Do not expand or modify Rockstar Games’ official storylines, plots, missions, characters, or other elements of our established continuity.
- Do not make mods that combine maps, locations, characters, storylines, in-game assets, or other IP from one Rockstar Games title into another title.
- Multiplayer modding is limited to Rockstar Games’ official licensed Creator Platform or else as otherwise licensed directly by Rockstar Games.
- Do not modify our games to operate on consoles, hardware devices, or other platforms where they have not been officially released by Rockstar Games.
Do Not Infringe Rockstar Games or Third-Party IP.
- Do not create, share, or use cheat menus or other software that interferes with Rockstar Games’ official multiplayer, online services, or licensed Creator Platform.
- Do not use Rockstar Games IP or logos to promote or otherwise suggest that your mod or custom server is endorsed by or affiliated with Rockstar Games.
- Do not use protected elements of anyone else’s intellectual property in your mod, including art, characters, music, photos, games, advertisements, brands or logos, real-world locations, etc.
- Do not modify or reuse voiceover performances from any game released by Rockstar Games. Do not use any real-world person’s voice, image, or likeness without written permission.
Do Not Harm the Creator Community. We do not support modding that exploits or harms other players.
- All mods must comply with Rockstar Games User Rules and Community Guidelines.
- We do not tolerate pornography; mods that endorse violent extremism, promote self-harm, physically threaten any other player; or mods that present a risk to minor safety.
- We do not tolerate abuse, bullying, threats, or harassment of any kind.
- Do not engage in or promote conflict roleplay or military simulations depicting real-world armed organizations.
Do Not Engage in Unauthorized or Abusive Monetization. Rockstar Games’ Creator Platform is the exclusive licensed home for our community to monetize their mods. Unless permitted via Rockstar Games’ official Creator Platform, all modding must be strictly non-commercial.
- You may only monetize your mods via digital storefront providers approved by Rockstar Games and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and policies. See the Creator Platform License Agreement for more information about authorized monetization. Any other commercial exploitation of mods is prohibited.
- We do not permit mods to enable real money gambling, “loot boxes,” “gacha,” or similar chance mechanics for real money. We do not permit the offering or selling of in-game virtual currency for real money. We do not permit the use or promotion of cryptocurrency or crypto assets (e.g., “NFTs,” tokens, memecoin, or stablecoin).
- Do not make or share mods that serve as a third-party promotion, product placement, advertisement, or sponsored content.
- Do not monetize access to in-game assets, missions, DLCs, etc., created by Rockstar Games.
Rockstar also reminds gamers that the mod guidelines are NOT a license, and players must review the Terms of Service and the Creator Platform License Agreement for specific license terms and restrictions that apply to modding the studio’s games.
Furthermore, Rockstar does not endorse or sponsore any third-party project or mod. Will players listen to these guidelines? Probably not, and truth be told, fan-made mods are what makes these things fun.
I mean, who’s not expecting a nude mod right off the gate, right? Or perhaps one that puts CJ in the game? Yeah, we all know these mods and more are on the way once the PC version is finally released.
In related news, Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, which will feature 34 original tracks from today’s artists.
GTA 6 will be released on November 19 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC version still not officially announced.
