Rockstar Games plans to transform GTA 6 into metaverse with creator collaborations and custom content: Report

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Rockstar Games is reportedly exploring ways to integrate creator-driven content into Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). The developer has engaged in discussions with content creators from Fortnite and Roblox, aiming to bring custom assets, experiences, and potentially brand-sponsored content into the game. This approach could allow third-party intellectual properties (IPs) to be featured within GTA 6, similar to how Fortnite and Roblox incorporate external collaborations.

A report from Digiday suggests that Rockstar intends to position GTA 6 as a major metaverse-like platform. The company has reportedly reached out to prominent Fortnite and Roblox creators, as well as established GTA content creators, to develop unique in-game experiences. According to industry sources, these discussions remain open-ended, and no financial details about potential revenue-sharing models have been disclosed. Traditionally, games with creator-driven ecosystems offer a revenue split when players purchase virtual items or custom content.

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If implemented, this initiative could give GTA 6 a user-generated content system similar to Fortnite's creator collaborations. This could involve customised environments, digital assets, and monetisation opportunities through in-game purchases. While Rockstar has not officially confirmed these plans, discussions with creators indicate an interest in expanding the game beyond traditional gameplay mechanics.

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Rockstar has previously embraced user-generated content in GTA 5 Online, where players can join role-play servers and modify in-game experiences. The game has maintained a thriving community of custom content creators, leading Rockstar to acquire FiveM, a company behind a popular GTA 5 mod, in 2023.

Over time, GTA 5 Online has developed into a persistent online platform,