GTA 5 Modder Taunts Rockstar With Unofficial Nintendo Switch Port, Gets Cease and Desist from Take-Two
A modder known as Mojso was developing unofficial ports of Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online for Nintendo Switch on modded consoles. The project drew the attention of Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company, following the release of Rockstar’s updated modding guidelines that explicitly prohibit unauthorized ports of its titles.
After Rockstar announced the new restrictions, Mojso posted a defiant message on social media stating “Try me Rockstar” with explicit language, challenging the company to take action. The provocation backfired quickly—within three days, Take-Two’s legal team issued a cease and desist letter and Mojso’s Discord server was taken down for copyright infringement.
Despite the initial legal action, the modder continued working on the project. However, Take-Two’s escalating legal pressure ultimately forced the shutdown of the port development. Mojso later reflected on the situation with a more conciliatory tone, expressing gratitude for what they characterized as “Take-Two’s mercy” in their legal response, implying they had anticipated harsher consequences.
The incident underscores the contentious relationship between independent modders and major publishers over intellectual property protection. While modding communities have traditionally operated with relative freedom, major studios like Rockstar have adopted increasingly aggressive enforcement policies to protect their commercial interests, particularly regarding unauthorized ports that could compete with official releases. The case exemplifies the legal and commercial boundaries that now constrain fan creation efforts in the industry.