Take-Two Forces GTA 5 Multiplayer Platform Rage:MP to Shut Down and Migrate to FiveM
Take-Two Interactive has ordered the closure of Rage:MP, a popular modding platform for Grand Theft Auto V. The company announced the shutdown via a forum post on Monday, citing its decision to designate FiveM as the only authorized platform for modifying GTA V, particularly its online multiplayer component.
Rage:MP was a community-driven modding platform that allowed players to create and experience custom multiplayer modifications for GTA V. The platform had accumulated a dedicated player base who enjoyed custom game modes and features not available in the official GTA Online experience. However, Take-Two and Rockstar Games have decided to consolidate their modding ecosystem around FiveM, which offers the company greater control and oversight of the modding community.
The shutdown represents a significant move by Take-Two to enforce intellectual property rights and maintain control over how their flagship franchise is modified and experienced by players. Rage:MP users will be required to migrate to FiveM to continue playing modified versions of GTA V. This decision may affect thousands of players who have invested time and effort into communities built around the Rage:MP platform.
The action underscores broader industry trends where major publishers increasingly seek to control and monetize third-party modification ecosystems, even when those communities have thrived independently.