Summary
The controversialGrand Theft Auto 6parody game,Grand Taking Ages VI, has been pulled from the PlayStation Store, but it has made its way to Steam. However, to be accepted on Steam, thisGrand Theft Auto 6parody had to make some tweaks to its presentation and is now slated for release in 2025.
The PlayStation Store has been criticized in the past for allowing low-quality imitations of popular titles, some of which have even undermined the originals. In December, abizarreGrand Theft Auto 6parody was listed on the PlayStation Store, presented as a game development simulator where players step into the shoes of developers at major video game studios. The game’s artistic style was an obvious imitation ofGTA 6’s banner, while its description on the PlayStation Store included fake awards from major websites.
After more than a month on the platform, PlayStation has now taken action and removedGrand Taking Ages VIfrom its digital store. However, the game has found its way to Steam—albeit with some minor adjustments. Even though it still satirizes certain Rockstar aspects, such as theextensive development time ofGTA 6, Valve required certain tweaks, including the removal of “VI” from the title. The game’s logo, description, and presentation were also updated to further distinguish it fromGTA 6.
GTA 6 Parody Game Removed from PlayStation Store but Approved on Steam
Speaking toIGN, developer Violarte mentioned that the team had to rethink its approach to alignGrand Taking Ageswith Steam’s guidelines. However, Violarte openly acknowledged that its game is a parody of thehighly anticipatedGTA 6, stating that parodies can both celebrate and entertain players. The developer also stated that, after a number of adjustments, they would like to have the game relisted on the PlayStation Store.
On its new Steam page, Violarte provided a detailed description of what players can expect fromGrand Taking Ages, describing it as a “reality-based game development simulator.” The game promises to offer players an experience that takes them from running a small indie studio to transforming it into a massive AAA company. Even thoughGrand Taking Agesis a clear critique of certain industry practices—such asRockstar’s silence regardingGTA 6—the game seems to go beyond Rockstar, mocking major game developers in general.
According to its Steam description,Grand Taking Agesis set to release before October 2025. While it has adapted its presentation to fit Steam’s guidelines, it remains to be seen whether the game will stir further controversy in the future.
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Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.
