As the launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI" draws closer, Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, is continuing to consolidate the unofficial multiplayer ecosystem for "Grand Theft Auto V." The major multiplayer mod platform Rage:MP recently announced it has received a cease and desist notice from Take-Two and will officially begin its shutdown process.
In a statement, the Rage:MP team noted that Rockstar and Take-Two have made it clear that according to the Platform License Agreement (PLA), FiveM is the only authorized platform for "GTA V" multiplayer mods. The team stated that "in accordance with this policy, and at the request of Take-Two, Rage:MP will begin a planned shutdown procedure." They are now asking all server owners to phase out their current operations and migrate their content to FiveM.
According to the announcement, Rage:MP will first remove its public server list on June 1, 2026. The team also advises server administrators to log in before the deadline to ensure they can maintain the same level of access permissions after migrating to FiveM. By August 31, Rage:MP will completely terminate its services, and any servers that have not completed the migration will cease to function along with the platform's closure.
FiveM, which also provides custom "GTA V" multiplayer server functionality, was acquired by Rockstar in 2023. With "GTA 6" poised to expand the multiplayer landscape, the forced exit of Rage:MP is widely seen as a move by Take-Two to further centralize the officially sanctioned community environment.
However, for server communities unwilling or unable to make the transition, years of accumulated role-playing worlds, custom game rules, and player memories are at risk of disappearing when the platform goes dark.
via： Gamesradar+