The creators of the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 parody, "Grand Taking Ages," are back on Steam after Sony removed it from the PlayStation Store. This management simulator, where players run a game development studio, initially appeared on the PlayStation Store with a May 2025 release date, featuring AI-generated art and satirical gameplay elements.
Sony's subsequent removal prompted the developers, Violarte, to revise the game. Key changes included dropping the "VI" from the title, updating the logo and descriptions, and altering the art style to better distinguish it from Rockstar's GTA. While the game still utilizes generative AI for voiceovers (as disclosed on the Steam page, adhering to Steam's AI guidelines), the trailer showcases the results.
The updated Steam page 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 adopted a proactive approach with Valve, engaging them about the game's concept before submission, ensuring alignment with their policies. They cite other projects, such as "Grand Theft Hamlet," as precedent for parody protection.
Violarte has now requested reinstatement on the PlayStation Store, highlighting the successful Steam approval as evidence of the game's revised compliance. The incident raises questions about Sony's curation process, contrasting with Valve's more open Steam platform, which increasingly features AI-generated content. Meanwhile, the actual GTA 6 is slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
