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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 signs modding will be officially supported in GTA 6
(Image via Rockstar Games) Modders have kept the Grand Theft Auto series alive for years. From ultra-realistic graphics to wild Iron Man suits, mods have pushed GTA beyond Rockstar's original vision. So, it's no surprise that fans are asking: Will GTA 6 finally embrace official mod support? Based on recent clues, the answer could be a bold yes. Here are five clear signs that Rockstar is warming up to the idea of official modding support in GTA 6. 1. Rockstar Acquired a Modding Tool in 2023 In 2023, Rockstar Games quietly acquired the creators behind FiveM and RedM, two of the most popular modding platforms for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. These platforms power massive roleplay communities and custom servers. This move wasn't just about control—it was about integration. It signals that Rockstar sees modding not as a threat, but as an opportunity. Rockstar Has BOUGHT FiveM & RedM! Should We Be Concerned? 2. Take-Two's Tone Toward Modders Has Softened In the past, Take-Two (Rockstar's parent company) was notorious for shutting down mods. But lately, there's been a shift. Many high-profile mods have been left untouched, and with the acquisition, there's a growing sense that the company is learning to work with the modding scene rather than against it. That shift in attitude could lay the foundation for official tools and support in GTA 6. 3. Modding Is a Huge Content Engine Rockstar knows how long a game can live when the community gets involved. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo GTA V has lasted over a decade, thanks in part to modders keeping the content fresh. Modding is a content machine, and Rockstar would rather channel that than fight it. With GTA 6 being their most ambitious open-world yet, letting players build on top of it makes perfect sense, for both hype and longevity. 4. The Roleplay Community Is Too Big to Ignore Let's face it: GTA RP has exploded. Some of the most-watched gaming content on Twitch comes from GTA roleplay. Rockstar already supports it informally, but GTA 6 could be the moment they make it official . Built-in tools, creator kits, or even an RP-specific mode wouldn't be shocking. Red Dead Redemption 2 - Mod Showcase (2024) 5. Rockstar Allowed Modding in Red Dead Redemption 2 While Red Dead Redemption 2 didn't launch with mod support, the single-player modding scene exploded, and Rockstar never shut it down. In fact, they allowed many mods to coexist peacefully, provided they didn't affect Red Dead Online. This was a quiet test run. And guess what? It worked. GTA 6 might be the first Rockstar game to formalize what they allowed in RDR2. We can't say it's confirmed (yet), but all arrows point in one direction: GTA 6 is warming up to official modding. And that's massive. It means more freedom, more chaos, and a game that never gets old. Whether you're a seasoned scripter or just someone who wants to drop SpongeBob into Vice City—get ready. Modding may not just be allowed this time. It might be encouraged.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
P2Gamer explores how FiveM GTA V servers are changing online gaming
02/11/2025, New York, NY // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // A new era of gaming is here, and if you haven't checked out FiveM GTA V servers, you're missing out on a whole new level of freedom and customization. P2Gamer takes a closer look at how these servers are changing the way we play, giving players full control over their experience. Whether you're diving into deep roleplay worlds or competing in high-speed racing leagues, FiveM lets you take GTA V beyond its limits and make the game truly your own. The rise of FiveM GTA V Servers is transforming the gaming industry, giving players unmatched control over their in-game environments. Unlike Rockstar's default multiplayer settings, these servers allow gamers to modify assets, introduce custom gameplay mechanics, and create entirely new missions - pushing the boundaries of what's possible in video games. As gaming communities embrace these innovations, P2Gamer highlights why FiveM is becoming a game-changer for players and developers. 'FiveM GTA V Server technology is more than just a modification - it's a gateway to limitless creativity in online gaming', said a P2Gamer spokesperson. 'FiveM pushes the boundaries of traditional multiplayer by enabling players to design their towns, thrilling races, and unique missions. This technology represents the future of gaming.' Customization is at the heart of the most important video games, and FiveM technology is redefining its potential. Just as classic video games revolutionized the industry, FiveM servers are shaping the next generation of online play, where creativity is unrestricted and player-driven innovation leads the way. 'The impact of FiveM GTA V Server technology is reshaping online gaming as we know it,' shares Titko Titev, CEO of P2Gamer and GameZinger, a digital platform that provides information on secure online gambling, offering players tons of resources. P2Gamer spokesperson. 'FiveM isn't just a mod - it's a movement, giving gamers full control to shape their worlds, characters, and unforgettable experiences.' As more players seek greater control over their gaming experiences, P2Gamer provides an in-depth guide on creating a free FiveM server for GTA V. This step-by-step resource walks gamers through setting up their servers, optimizing gameplay, and unlocking unparalleled freedom in GTA V's multiplayer experience. With FiveM technology, players can integrate custom scripts, add exclusive in-game assets, and create unique roleplay mechanics that redefine open-world gaming. As demand for immersive and dynamic online experiences grows, remains the go-to platform for expert guidance on mastering FiveM server customization. As FiveM technology revolutionizes online gaming, P2Gamer stands at the forefront, empowering players with the knowledge to build, modify, and innovate. By providing expert insights, in-depth tutorials, and industry-leading resources, this authority on game customization ensures that player-driven content isn't just a passing trend - it's shaping the future of gaming. As more gamers seek control over their experiences, P2Gamer remains the ultimate destination for those ready to push the boundaries of FiveM GTA V Servers and redefine what's possible in video games. For more information, please visit P2Gamer or explore the latest gaming insights at About P2Gamer P2Gamer is a leading online platform dedicated to video game enthusiasts, offering expert insights, in-depth tutorials, and the latest industry trends. With a strong focus on video games, the platform helps gamers unlock the full potential of custom game environments. Based in New Jersey, P2Gamer serves a global audience, delivering valuable content that bridges the gap between classic video games and modern innovations. Media Contact P2Gamer Address: New Jersey, USA
Al Jazeera
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Jazeera
How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse
Lagos, Nigeria – Sodiq Taiwo looks out of his bedroom window in Lagos, watching the children below as they play and bicker in the back yard. One of their favourite games is 'police and thief', where heroes chase down supposed criminals, mouthing 'pew pew' as if to shoot down the wrongdoers. Taiwo chuckles at the irony while waiting for Grand Theft Auto V (GTA) Online – an extension of the game franchise that allows players to roleplay as criminals – to finish installing on his computer. Earlier that day, the 29-year-old digital marketer, tech-content creator and gamer was in an Uber on the way home when he stumbled upon a TikTok video by Nigerian video game streamer TacticalCeza. With more than 308,000 followers on TikTok, Ceza has become one of the foremost faces of GTA roleplay in Nigeria, as tens of thousands tune in to watch him navigate the game. Using FiveM – a modification for GTA that allows players to create or join customised multiplayer servers without altering the game's core framework – Ceza playacts as a policeman character in the 'Made in Lagos' Roleplay community server. There, his character, clad in a Kevlar vest emblazoned with 'Nigerian Police', flags down cars and interacts with other characters roleplaying as fraudsters or motorists – as they re-enact the real-life encounters many young people face with the police. 'Park your vehicle! … Off your engine!' Ceza's character instructs a motorist character he pulls over to the side of the road. 'Who is the owner of this vehicle?!… What do you do for a living?!' Ceza demands, as another police officer character points a gun at the motorist now standing beside the car. The two seize the motorist's cell phone, after which they place him in the back of their police car and drive to a nearby ATM machine where they demand he withdraw money, which they also take from him before finally allowing him to return to his car and drive off. For Taiwo, sitting in the back of the Uber watching the video, the roleplay hit close to home. Less than half an hour earlier in the real world, armed Nigerian police had flagged down the cab he was travelling in, in a common roadblock encounter. 'Park! Park!' one shouted. It was a routine Taiwo knew all too well. On previous stops, officers would ask him for a token 'for water' – generally considered a euphemism for a bribe – while other times they'd delay traffic, looking for something incriminating. On this day, they asked Taiwo to open his bag and searched the cab before one asked him for some money for something to eat. 'Find me something,' the police officer told Taiwo. But later, back home at his workstation, Taiwo watches the progress bar fill on his computer screen, indicating that the GTA game is installed. He then opens Ceza's tutorial video on YouTube explaining how to run the game using FiveM and the Made in Lagos server. He follows the instructions step by step, his curiosity mounting, as he gets closer to stepping into a familiar yet surreal virtual Lagos – filled with encounters not too dissimilar from what he had just experienced. The weight of satire For the children outside Taiwo's house, 'play' opens a world bound only by their imagination, the edges of their back yard, and the watchful gaze of an older sibling. Their 'police and thief', or cops and robbers, games are an innocent pastime. But unbeknownst to them, they mirror a harsher reality of police harassment in cities across Nigeria. These lived experiences reached a boiling point in 2020 during the #EndSARS protests. What began as isolated grievances against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad's (SARS) routine profiling and abuse escalated into a nationwide movement demanding accountability, reform and dignity. Millions took to the streets, forcing the world to reckon with the plight of Nigerian youth. However, five years on, little has changed. More than 2,000 complaints of police misconduct were recorded between 2020 and 2024, according to Nigerian media reports citing various government agencies. Just last year, three men fell victim to a 1 million naira ($666) shakedown – an incident that only came to light when the officers were secretly recorded with a glasses camera, the footage later surfacing on X. For Ceza, his decision to use gaming as a storytelling medium stems from wanting to share and comment on these common struggles. 'I've experienced it firsthand, and so have close friends I lived with,' he tells Al Jazeera. 'That's a big part of why I'm able to tell these stories with authenticity. The stories I come across online also help shape my perspective.' Ceza's TikTok popularity and success lie in his blend of social commentary and gaming. By overlaying Call of Duty streams with gameplay or reactions to trending topics, he's carved out a unique niche in Nigeria, fusing pop culture with gaming to amplify his comedic persona. However, his rise to prominence has not been without controversy. When he posted a video apologising to the Nigerian president for laughing at his fall during the 2023 inauguration, viewers speculated that he had been coerced at gunpoint after noticing what appeared to be the nozzle of a gun in the frame. Ceza later clarified it was his microphone, but the incident underscored the precariousness of critiquing authority in Nigeria – even through satire. 'It [using satire] is a more entertaining way to shed some light about the issues with the abuse of power going on in the country,' Ceza says. 'Knowing your rights isn't enough to survive in Nigeria.' His work seeks to educate but also reassure his audience, he says, reminding them: 'What you've experienced, you're not alone, and that alone gives comfort.' Though gaming is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria, Ceza remains singular in his approach, wielding GTA roleplay as both a mirror and a megaphone to underscore the absurdities of everyday injustice. Yet, his work is not without precedent. Across music and film, Nigerian artists have long wielded their crafts as instruments of resistance. Rapper Falz's Johnny and This Is Nigeria serve as scathing indictments of police brutality, while fellow musician Burna Boy's Monsters You Made seethes with the righteous fury of the oppressed. Nollywood, too, has played its part – films like Oloture and Black November peel back the layers of institutional rot, exposing the state's complicity in the suffering of its people. Ceza's work aligns with this tradition but also points to its evolution: as storytelling mediums evolve, so do the ways in which Nigerians resist, critique, and push for change. Gaming as activism Globally, video games surpass both film and music in revenue and reach. According to Newzoo's Global Games Market Report, the gaming industry generated more than $187bn in 2024, dwarfing the global box office and music industry combined. While Nigeria's gaming scene is still emerging, its rapid growth – driven by mobile gaming and an expanding internet user base – signals its increasing cultural relevance. Globally, digital platforms have emerged as tools for activism, with examples like Roblox hosting protests to highlight political causes, such as pro-Palestine solidarity during the Gaza war. Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement have also used virtual spaces to amplify their messages, turning gameplay into a force for change. In Nigeria, this medium reflects the reality of many young people, offering a space to confront real-world issues like police brutality and systemic profiling. Joost Vervoort, a scholar specialising in how digital environments like gaming can reshape societal norms, empower communities, and challenge entrenched systems, observes, 'Video games, in the case of what Ceza does, create a cultural phenomenon people can reflect on. It's storytelling. It is playing around with communal identities.' His research reveals how seriousness and playfulness can coexist, offering insight into why Nigerians are drawn to making light of serious issues, as Ceza does. 'The wisdom of deep playfulness lies in taking things less rigidly, with ironic distance and perspective. Play allows us to reject normal interpretations and embrace the absurdity and complexity of life, while imagining endless possibilities for change,' he tells Al Jazeera. As Ceza explains, perception is shaped by the society it arises in: 'When everyone hears a different story, I believe they have the free will to either take it as a joke or a deeper message. And that is not for me to impose on them.' As game players and TikTok viewers see a mirror of their own reality in Ceza's work, Vervoort explains that this familiarity compels players to invest their identity, values and interests into the game, building communities that, over time, help shift societal norms. Some worry that having humour so entwined with serious issues risks the gravity of the message being lost. However, Vervoort is confident in its power to prompt change. 'The space is gradually transforming into a platform for cultural and political critique,' he says, 'and though the risk of not being taken seriously exists, it's unlikely to derail the impact.' As streaming grows and gaming becomes a more powerful medium for activism, Ceza sees its potential to reach global audiences and bring new visibility to Nigerian issues. 'It's going to change the world and put Nigerians on the map,' he says. 'It's a new field, and I'm glad it's growing.' For Taiwo, this growing power of gaming becomes tangible as he dons the role of a fraudster in GTA, and soon finds himself in a virtual encounter that mirrors the harassment he faces in real life. On-screen, Ceza, in character as a police officer, demands that Taiwo 'drop something for the boys' or risk being taken to the station. No matter how many times Taiwo tries to escape, the game's rules – like the system he lives in – remain unchallenged, its power unyielding. Yet for him, the game is both cathartic and communal – a space where he can process his frustrations without real-world consequences while connecting with others who understand the reality. 'It's weird,' he admits. 'You'd think I'd want to escape it, but playing it like this makes it feel less maddening – at least here, I know it's not real. And maybe that's the point. We all get to laugh about something that isn't funny, because what else can we do?'
