The Liberty City Preservation Project, a major modding effort that aimed to recreate GTA IV's Liberty City in GTA V, has been discontinued following a conversation with Rockstar Games. The developers conveyed that the takedown was mutually agreed upon and not a result of a DMCA notice, emphasizing the amicable nature of their communication with Rockstar. Released over the holidays, the mod had garnered significant attention since its inception in 2018, showcasing extensive detail and creativity. Despite the disappointing news for fans, the development team assured that their passion for modding the Grand Theft Auto series would continue.
Why was the Liberty City Preservation Project taken down?The Liberty City Preservation Project was taken down after a friendly conversation with Rockstar Games, emphasizing mutual respect rather than a legal dispute.
Grand Theft Auto V, released in 2013, has maintained immense popularity due to its open-world gameplay and extensive online features. While fans await news on GTA 6, modding remains a vibrant part of the community, even as developers navigate the complexities of copyright and intellectual property involved with game modifications.
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It's always a bummer to see exciting projects like the Liberty City Preservation Project come to an end, especially when it's rooted in mutual respect rather than a legal tangle. But hey, it's a reminder that the modding community's passion for GTA lives on, and who knows what creative gems they’ll churn out next
It’s a bummer to see such an ambitious project like the Liberty City Preservation Project being put on hold, but it’s cool to know that the conversation with Rockstar was respectful—at least they’re keeping the lines of communication open Modding is such a vital part of the gaming culture, and I can’t wait to see what these creators come up with next, even if it’s not in Liberty City.