Sony Pulled GTA 6 Parody Game Grand Taking Ages From the PlayStation Store — but It’s Now Cleared for Release on Steam

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. The game, a parody management simulator about running a game development studio, faced initial rejection due to its use of AI-generated assets and its close resemblance to Rockstar's GTA franchise.

Developer Violarte made significant changes to secure Steam approval. These included removing the "VI" from the title, redesigning the logo, and revising descriptions to better distinguish the game from GTA 6. While AI-generated art remains, Violarte transparently disclosed the use of "AI services" for voiceovers on the Steam page, as per Steam's AI guidelines. The revised 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 employed a different strategy with Valve, proactively engaging with their team to ensure alignment with their guidelines before submission. They cited other GTA parodies, such as Grand Theft Hamlet, as precedents for parody protection.

Despite Steam's approval, Violarte aims to reinstate Grand Taking Ages on the PlayStation Store, citing the Steam approval as evidence of the game's updated compliance with platform guidelines. The initial PlayStation Store listing highlighted inconsistencies in Sony's curation process, contrasting sharply with Steam's more open approach. The stark difference underscores the varying policies and tolerances across different digital distribution platforms regarding user-generated and AI-assisted content.

Rockstar's GTA 6, meanwhile, is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.