Rockstar has published new modding guidelines that set clear limits on fan-made content. Confirmed They apply to all Rockstar games, including GTA V, Red Dead Redemption and Bully, rather than being a GTA 6 document. Beebom dates them to September 10.
What's banned
| Rule | What it rules out |
|---|---|
| No story changes | Mods that change or extend official storylines, missions or characters |
| No cross-game mods | Mixing maps, characters or assets from different Rockstar games, like the projects merging San Andreas, IV and V |
| No outside IP | Combining Rockstar content with other franchises |
| No unofficial multiplayer | Only through Rockstar's licensed Creator Platform, or with a direct license |
| No unofficial ports | Bringing a game to a platform it wasn't released on |
| No paid mods | Unless through the Creator Platform; no gambling, loot boxes, gacha, crypto or NFTs |
| No reused voice work | Modifying or reusing voice performances from Rockstar games |
The rules also forbid implying Rockstar endorses a mod, and ban harassment within the modding community. Rockstar notes the guidelines aren't a license; its terms of service and Creator Platform agreement still apply. Confirmed
What's still allowed
Modding isn't banned outright. Non-commercial, single-player mods that don't break the rules above still appear to be fine. Rockstar has also bought the Cfx.re team behind FiveM, so licensed roleplay servers have an official home.
What it means for GTA 6
Not much on day one. GTA 6 launches only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, where mods aren't possible. The guidelines don't announce a GTA 6 modding toolkit, a PC version or a creator programme. Confirmed
The "no unofficial ports" rule matters, though. Some people predict modders will get GTA 6 running on PC before Rockstar releases it there. Rockstar has now said in writing it doesn't allow that.
Our read
Rockstar is protecting GTA 6's story during its launch window and putting future paid mods and servers through its own platform. When a PC version arrives, expect these rules to be enforced. For when that might be, see Is GTA 6 on PC?