With the
recent
hubub over Rockstar Games shutting down a GTA5 modification, some
uncertanty has crept into the Grand Theft
Auto modding scene. Rockstar attempts to allay these fears with a
new
statement addressing the topic. Basically, they say single-player mods are
okay as long as they don't infringe on any IP or impact multiplayer play:
Question: Are PC Single-Player Mods Allowed?
Answer: Rockstar Games believes in reasonable fan creativity, and, in
particular, wants creators to showcase their passion for our games. After
discussions with Take-Two, Take-Two has agreed that it generally will not take
legal action against third-party projects involving Rockstar’s PC games that are
single-player, non-commercial, and respect the intellectual property (IP) rights
of third parties. This does not apply to (i) multiplayer or online services;
(ii) tools, files, libraries, or functions that could be used to impact
multiplayer or online services, or (iii) use or importation of other IP
(including other Rockstar IP) in the project. This is not a license, and it does
not constitute endorsement, approval, or authorization of any third-party
project. Take-Two reserves the right to object to any third-party project, or to
revise, revoke and/or withdraw this statement at any time in their own
discretion. This statement does not constitute a waiver of any rights that
Take-Two may have with respect to third-party projects.