The modder known as 'Dark Space' has ceased all work on his project, a playable recreation of the Grand Theft Auto 6 map within Grand Theft Auto 5, following a takedown notice from Take-Two, the owner of Rockstar Games. Dark Space had developed a free-to-download mod based on leaked coordinate data and official trailer shots of GTA 6, gaining significant attention from eager fans in January.

However, the project came to an abrupt halt last week when Take-Two issued a copyright removal request, resulting in a strike on Dark Space's YouTube channel. In response, Dark Space not only removed all download links to his mod but also expressed his thoughts on the situation in a video on his channel. He suggested that Take-Two's actions might be due to the mod's accurate representation of the GTA 6 map.

In an interview with IGN, Dark Space revealed he anticipated such a response from Take-Two, given their history of takedowns. He acknowledged that his mod, which was partially based on an online community mapping project, could have spoiled the surprise of GTA 6's map for players. Understanding Take-Two's perspective, Dark Space decided to abandon the project entirely, stating there was no point in continuing something that directly opposed the company's wishes.

Looking forward, Dark Space plans to focus on creating content that his audience enjoys, steering clear of further GTA 5 modding related to GTA 6 due to the risks involved. There are now concerns that the GTA 6 community mapping project might also be targeted by Take-Two.

Take-Two's history of taking down fan projects includes the recent removal of the 'GTA Vice City Nextgen Edition' YouTube channel, which had ported elements from 2002's Vice City into the 2008 GTA 4 engine. A former Rockstar developer defended these actions, explaining that both Take-Two and Rockstar are protecting their business interests by removing mods that could compete with their official releases.

As fans await the official release of GTA 6, they can stay updated with IGN's coverage on related topics, including potential delays, the future of GTA Online, and technical speculations about the game's performance on next-gen consoles.

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