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Rockstar updates its mod guidelines

By Leo Vance · Published 21 Sep 2026 · Updated 3 Nov 2026, 9:38pm AEDT

Rockstar has published new Mod Guidelines ahead of GTA 6. Mods can't expand or change official stories, missions or characters, crossover mods are banned, and multiplayer modding is limited to Rockstar's Creator Platform. The Verge reported it on 21 September 2026. Reported

What the guidelines say

Rockstar's Mod Guidelines page is dated 10 September 2026. Under Respect Our Games, it says mods must not expand or modify official storylines, plots, missions or characters. Mods must not combine maps, characters or other assets from one Rockstar title into another, and must not make a game run on platforms where Rockstar hasn't released it. Multiplayer modding is limited to Rockstar's licensed Creator Platform.

Other rules ban cheat menus that interfere with official multiplayer, and using Rockstar logos to suggest endorsement. Mods can't use other people's IP, which the page says includes real-world locations, or reuse Rockstar voiceover performances. Mods must be non-commercial unless monetised through the Creator Platform. Real-money gambling, loot boxes, crypto and NFTs, and sponsored content are not allowed.

“It says mods aren’t allowed to “expand or modify” official storylines, plots, missions, or characters.”

Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 21 September 2026

What changed

The Verge described this as an update to Rockstar's mod policies before the GTA 6 launch. It highlighted the storyline rule, the crossover ban, such as bringing maps or characters from earlier GTA games into a new one, and the multiplayer limit. The page also says the guidelines are not a licence: the Terms of Service and the Creator Platform License Agreement are the binding documents.

Why it matters

The page covers all Rockstar games, and Rockstar hasn't said how it will apply to GTA 6 in particular. GTA 6 is announced for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, and a PC version hasn't been announced. Rockstar reserves the right to take down any mod at any time, and says it doesn't endorse any third-party mod.

What's next

Nothing here sets a date for PC or for official mod tools. Our mods page tracks what's confirmed, and our PC release page covers what has and hasn't been announced.

Source

Reported Outlet report: The Verge · source dated 21 Sep 2026

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Also used: Rockstar Games: Mod Guidelines (dated 10 Sep 2026)

Tags: #Mods #PC #Rockstar policy