Summary
- A GTA 5 mod featuring Liberty City was discontinued after discussions with Rockstar Games.
- Many suspect the modders were compelled to end the project due to potential legal action.
- Despite this setback, the modding team remains dedicated and plans to continue modding for the game.
An exciting Grand Theft Auto 5 mod that allowed players to revisit Liberty City has been discontinued, leaving fans disappointed. This unfortunate development follows the enthusiastic reception the mod received in 2024.
While some game companies like Bethesda embrace modding, others like Nintendo and Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' parent company, often shut down mods. Despite these challenges, modders persist, and the team behind this mod remains committed to their passion for modding GTA.
The modding group World Travel, responsible for the Liberty City Preservation Project, announced the mod's discontinuation on their Discord channel. They cited "unexpected attention" and conversations with Rockstar Games as the reasons for taking down the mod. Although no specific details were provided about their discussions, the team emphasized their continued interest in modding GTA, describing it as their "passion."
Another GTA Mod Bites the Dust
While World Travel did not explicitly state they were forced to shut down the mod, many players believe that their "talks" with Rockstar Games were more coercive than amicable. The threat of legal action, such as a DMCA takedown, is a common reason for mod projects to close, especially since most modders are volunteers without legal support.
The fan reaction has been one of frustration, with many taking to social media to criticize Rockstar and Take-Two for their aggressive stance on mods. Some speculate that Rockstar's concerns might relate to potential sales impacts on GTA 4, though this logic is contested given GTA 4's age and the necessity of owning GTA 5 to use the mod. Despite the reasoning behind the publisher's actions, the Liberty City Preservation Project is no longer available. Fans can only hope that future projects from World Travel fare better, though Take-Two's approach to mods appears unlikely to change soon.
