'GTA 6' Parody Game 'Grand Taking Ages' Released 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. Initially released on PlayStation with AI-generated assets and a May 2025 release date, Sony swiftly removed the game.

Grand Taking Ages, a management simulator where players run a game development studio, was re-submitted to Steam after significant revisions. These changes included removing the "VI" from the title, updating the logo, descriptions, and visuals to better distinguish it from Rockstar's GTA 6. While the game still utilizes AI-generated art and voiceovers (disclosed on the Steam page per Steam's AI guidelines), the overall presentation is now more clearly defined as a parody.

The Steam page features a new trailer and screenshots emphasizing the parody aspect. The game's description now 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!"

The developer, Violarte, adopted a proactive approach with Valve, engaging them on the game's concept before submission. This contrasted with their previous approach to Sony. Violarte cited similar parody projects, such as Grand Theft Hamlet, as precedent for protecting parodies from takedown notices. They have now requested reinstatement on the PlayStation Store, confident that the changes made satisfy Sony's requirements, given Steam's approval.

The incident highlights the contrasting approaches of Sony and Valve to content curation. While Sony's process came under scrutiny, Steam's more open policy is well-established. The prevalence of low-quality games, often utilizing AI, on platforms like Steam, further emphasizes this difference. Rockstar's GTA 6 is still slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.