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. Initially released on PlayStation with AI-generated assets and a May 2025 release date, the game was swiftly taken down by Sony.
Grand Taking Ages, a management simulator where players run a game development studio, utilizes AI-generated art and voiceovers to satirize the long-awaited GTA 6. The game's initial PlayStation Store listing included unrealistic gameplay features and fabricated awards, raising concerns.
Following its removal, the developers, Violarte, made significant changes to secure Steam approval. These adjustments included removing the "VI" from the title, redesigning the logo, and revising descriptions to clearly distinguish the game from GTA 6. While the new art still bears resemblance to Rockstar's style, it's a less direct imitation.
Violarte engaged with Valve proactively, outlining their parody concept before submission. This collaborative approach, contrasting with their initial PlayStation Store strategy, proved successful. The Steam page features a new trailer and updated screenshots, emphasizing the parody aspect. The developers also transparently disclosed the use of AI services for voiceovers, complying with Steam's AI guidelines.
The updated Steam 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 cites other GTA parodies, such as Grand Theft Hamlet, as precedents for parody protection, arguing that such projects enhance creativity within existing genres.
Despite the Steam success, Violarte aims to reinstate Grand Taking Ages on the PlayStation Store, citing the Steam approval as evidence of the game's revised compliance with platform guidelines. They've submitted a request to Sony, highlighting the implemented changes.
The contrasting experiences with Sony and Valve highlight the differing curation approaches of game platforms. While Steam's more open policy allows a wider range of content, including AI-generated assets, Sony's stricter approach raises questions about its content review process. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated GTA 6 is set for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.
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