GTA 6 Mod Rules: Rockstar's 2026 Guidelines Explained

Quick answer: Rockstar's updated modding guidelines (reported September 21, 2026) apply to all its games, GTA 6 included. Mods must be non-commercial unless they go through Rockstar's Creator Platform or a direct licence. Multiplayer mods, cheat menus for online play and anything that imitates official Rockstar content are off limits. GTA 6 launches on consoles only, so PC mods will have to wait for the PC version anyway.

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Rule	In plain words
No selling mods outside approved stores	Patreon-only or paywalled mods count as commercial
No real-money gambling, loot boxes or gacha	—
No selling in-game currency for real money	—
No crypto, NFTs or tokens	—
No ads, product placement or sponsored mods	—
No paid access to Rockstar assets, missions or DLC	—
No changing the official story, characters or continuity, or mixing Rockstar games	No "Vice City in GTA 6" ports
No multiplayer mods outside the Creator Platform or a licence	Affects roleplay servers
No running the game on unsupported hardware	No unofficial PC ports
No cheat menus or software that affects online play	—
No implying Rockstar endorsement or using its logos	—
No reusing Rockstar voice performances or real people's likeness without permission	Includes AI voices

Rockstar's New Modding Rules for GTA 6: What's Allowed and What's Not

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Allowed

Not allowed

What it means for roleplay servers

The fine print

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