Rockstar Games has updated its policies to bring clarification about its stand regardingGTA OnlineRP servers. While the company allows such servers to exist onGrand Theft Auto Online, it draws a line as to what kind of activity they can perform and their revenue model.
Ever since its original release in 2013,Grand Theft Auto 5offered players the opportunity to create their own character in the online multiplayer mode. Overtime, some players took this occasion to launch dedicated roleplaying servers, where instead of playing the main characters ofGTA 5, anyone can become whoever they want in Los Santos. Players can choose fromdozens of availableGTA OnlineRP servers, but the most popular ones have a limited number of spots open.
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To better regulate these role playing activities, Rockstar Games updated its policy regardingGTA OnlineRP servers. While the company stated that they support RP servers and wish to see them continue to thrive, it brings a number of restrictions to prevent third-party users to make money off ofGrand Theft Auto 5. Take-Two’s legal enforcement policy is now aligned withGTA’s PC single-player modspolicy, with priority in enforcement actions focused on the misuse of existing trademarks and brands as well as any commercial exploitation that could benefit from using Rockstar Games’ online services.
While this change in policies regardingGTA OnlineRP won’t change much for most players, some server owners will no longer be able to make money off of Rockstar’s game. Last October, rapper Lil Durk launched a series of “Trenches Pass” and NFTs for hisGTA OnlineRP server which will no longer be legal, as Rockstar forbids any kind of commercial exploitation using their game. The third-party multiplayer system FiveM should remain available and keep on providingGTA OnlineRP enthusiasts with custom serverssuch as NoPixel. However, they may need to remove custom maps and the monthly subscription option if they want to stay away from Rockstar’s radars.
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
