Rockstar Games has updated its official mod guidelines ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6‘s launch in November. These mod guidelines make it exceptionally clear that Rockstar does not endorse any third-party mod, but it will allow some user-created Grand Theft Auto 6 content if it adheres to the strict rules the studio has just provided.
Rockstar Games has attracted a sizable modding community over the last few decades, with both the Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto series receiving thousands of mods each. Some of the most popular Rockstar-related mods have revolved around Grand Theft Auto 5 and its Online mode, with the game receiving visual enhancement mods, realism mods, co-op campaign mods, and countless other projects that change how the action-adventure game is played. But while Rockstar is generally accepting of mods, it has been known to swiftly shut down fan-made projects that don’t follow the company’s guidelines.
Rockstar Updates its Mod Guidelines for Grand Theft Auto 6
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Earlier this month, Rockstar Games released a new set of official guidelines for those attempting to create mods for Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and any of the studio’s other titles. These official Rockstar mod guidelines begin with a brief description of what the company views as a mod, citing any changes in the game’s scripts or code, any tweaked maps, vehicles, weapons, apparel, and NPC behaviors as an unofficial mod.
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Rockstar splits its new mod guidelines into four distinct sections. The first of these asks modders to “Respect Our Games.” This section states that Rockstar creates unique worlds, characters, and stories, and that it has the right to “set limits on how others can use [its] games and brand.” As such, it asks modders not to expand or modify any official Rockstar storylines, missions, characters, or “other elements of [its] established continuity.” Similarly, Rockstar asks modders not to take maps, locations, characters, storylines, or in-game assets from one IP and merge it with another Rockstar title. Rockstar also states that any multiplayer mods should only be created via the official Rockstar Creator Platform.
The second section carries forward a similar sentiment, and asks modders not to infringe on Rockstar or third-party IP. This means not creating or sharing cheat menus that interfere with Rockstar’s multiplayer services, not using any Rockstar IP or logos to promote mods, not modifying any voiceover performances from Rockstar IP, and not using any elements taken from someone else’s IP.
The third section of Rockstar’s updated mod guidelines tells fans not to “Harm the Creator Community,” stating it does not support any modding that “exploits or harms other players.” Mods that feature pornography, “endorse violent extremism,” promote self-harm, present risk to a minor, or physically threaten another player are all expressly forbidden, and “harassment of any kind” is not tolerated. Rockstar also asks modders not to “engage in or promote conflict roleplay or military simulations depicting real-world armed organizations.”
The fourth and final section warns modders against “Unauthorized or Abusive Monetization,” citing the official Rockstar Creator Platform as the only place modders are allowed to monetize their user-created content. If a mod is available anywhere else, it must be “strictly non-commercial,” meaning it needs to be offered for free. Mods that feature any real money gambling, loot boxes, or gacha mechanics are also not permitted, nor is third-party promotion via a mod.
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November 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Rating Pending – Likely Mature 17+
