FiveM project provides an alternative online playspace for the PC version of GTA V. (Photo : Youtube)
A “Grand Theft Auto V” PC FiveM modder has claimed publisher Take-Two Interactive used private investigators to shut down the project.
FiveM project provides an alternative online playspace for the PC version of “GTA V.” It has proven popular with a small subset of GTA V players, who value the access to dedicated servers that are separate from the centralised, semi-persistent competitive/co-operative space of “GTA Online.”
The modder posted on Reddit (using the alias ntauthy), stating that two private investigators came to his home and claimed to have been sent by Take-Two, parent company of “GTA 5” developer Rockstar Games.
In addition, Ntauthy stated that the Take-Two representatives he claims to have spoken to did not disclose details on any conversations the company is having with other mod developers and they did not discuss the general modification policy just like his case. The modder did not also stated his response and plans, Gamespot reported.
The multinational video game developer and publisher has also contacted makers of GTA:MP, which has also ceased development. The developers of GTA:MP say that Rockstar had actually offered feedback on the mod, and that the cease-and-desist request comes from Take-Two.
Back in August, Rockstar issued bans to the creators of FiveM, explaining that their worries that these code alterations could open up the door to piracy, according to PC Gamer.
Rockstar aims to protect users against modifications to the online service. These two mods aimed at creating a functioning online service, just like a private server, that do not rely at all on Rockstar’s service.
