GTA 6 Map Mod in GTA 5 Taken Down by Take-Two, Creator Says 'Too Accurate'

The modder known as 'Dark Space,' who had released a playable recreation of the Grand Theft Auto 6 map within Grand Theft Auto 5, has ceased all work on the project following a takedown notice from Take-Two, the owner of Rockstar Games. Dark Space had created this mod using leaked coordinate data and official trailer shots of GTA 6, making it available for free download and showcasing gameplay footage on his YouTube channel. The mod gained significant attention in January, attracting GTA fans eager to experience a fan-made version of the upcoming game, set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S this fall.

However, last week, Dark Space received a copyright strike from YouTube after Take-Two issued a removal request. Fearing further action, Dark Space preemptively removed all download links to his mod, despite not being directly requested to do so by Take-Two. In a response video on his channel, he criticized the company, suggesting that the accuracy of his mod's map to the anticipated GTA 6 map might have prompted the takedown.

In a subsequent interview with IGN, Dark Space expressed a philosophical acceptance of the situation, noting that he anticipated such action based on Take-Two's history of takedowns. He speculated that his mod might have spoiled the surprise of the GTA 6 map, which could explain Take-Two's aggressive stance. Dark Space has now completely abandoned the project, stating, "Well they clearly do not want this project to exist... So it's not just under threat, it's eliminated."

Concerns are now rising that the GTA 6 community mapping project, which provided the leaked coordinates used by Dark Space, might be the next target for Take-Two. IGN has reached out to the group for their response.

Take-Two has a track record of shutting down fan projects, including the recent takedown of the 'GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition' YouTube channel, which had ported the 2002 game into the 2008 GTA 4 engine. A former Rockstar developer, Obbe Vermeij, defended these actions, arguing that Take-Two and Rockstar are merely protecting their business interests by removing mods that could compete with their official releases or future projects.

As the gaming community awaits the release of GTA 6, IGN continues to provide comprehensive coverage, including insights from former Rockstar developers on potential delays, comments from Take-Two's CEO on the future of GTA Online, and expert opinions on the performance capabilities of the PS5 Pro for GTA 6.

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