The creators of the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 parody, Grand Taking Ages, have successfully launched the game on Steam after its removal from the PlayStation Store. The game, a parody management simulator about running a game development studio, initially faced removal due to its resemblance to Rockstar's GTA 6, including AI-generated art and a misleading release date.
Developer Violarte, in response to Sony's action, made significant changes to secure Steam approval. These included removing the "VI" from the title, revising the logo and descriptions, and updating the artwork to better distinguish it from GTA 6. While the game still utilizes AI for voiceovers (as disclosed on the Steam page, adhering to Steam's AI guidelines), the overall presentation now leans more heavily on its parody nature.
The Steam page features a new trailer and screenshots, all emphasizing the parody angle. The updated description reads: "Coming Soon Since Forever! Start your game dev journey in mom's garage! Battle angry fans, dodge ruthless journalists, and perfect the art of 'creative' deadlines. Survive on pizza and energy drinks while building your dream studio into... a slightly better garage!"
Violarte adopted a proactive approach with Valve, engaging with their team before submission to ensure alignment with their guidelines. They cite similar projects like "Grand Theft Hamlet" as precedent for parody protection. Following these successful changes, Violarte has requested reinstatement on the PlayStation Store, confident that the modifications will address Sony's previous concerns.
The contrasting approaches of Sony and Valve highlight differences in their content curation policies. While Sony's process came under scrutiny, Steam's more open platform is known for hosting a wider variety of titles, including those increasingly utilizing AI-generated content. Rockstar's GTA 6 is still slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.
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