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

Mar 16,2025 Author: Emma

The creators of the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 parody, Grand Taking Ages, are back in the game, this time securing a spot on Steam after Sony removed it from the PlayStation Store. This management simulator, where players run a game development studio, initially launched on the PlayStation Store last month, featuring AI-generated art and a tongue-in-cheek list of improbable gameplay features. Despite its satirical nature, the game's inclusion of fake awards and a May 2025 release date ultimately led to its removal.

Grand Taking Ages is back, this time on Steam.

Following a "thorough" review process and key adjustments, Grand Taking Ages has received approval from Valve. The Steam page now boasts a new trailer and updated screenshots, further emphasizing the parody angle. Changes include dropping the "VI" from the title, revising the logo and descriptions, and updating the visuals to more clearly distinguish it from Rockstar's GTA franchise. While the game still utilizes generative AI, Violarte, the developer, disclosed this use on the Steam page, complying with Steam's AI guidelines. The new 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 adopted a different strategy with Valve, proactively engaging with their team before submission to ensure alignment with their guidelines. They cite projects like Grand Theft Hamlet as precedent for parody protection. The developer has now submitted a request to Sony for reinstatement on the PlayStation Store, highlighting the changes made and Valve's approval as evidence of the game's suitability.

Grand Taking Ages uses generative AI for its trailer voice over.

Grand Taking Ages' brief appearance on the PlayStation Store raised questions about Sony's curation process, contrasting with Steam's more open approach. The prevalence of less polished games and increasing use of AI in game development across various platforms is a growing trend. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated GTA 6 is set for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025.

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