Adin Ross and Richard “Faze Banks” Bengtson have revealed their plans to create custom servers for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) that will integrate cryptocurrency into the game’s economy.
The duo, known for their influence in the gaming and streaming community, intends to introduce a new type of in-game economy using their own cryptocurrency. However, despite their ambitious plans, history suggests that the developers of the Rockstar Games’ GTA series are unlikely to incorporate cryptocurrency into the game.
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Cryptocurrency-driven “GTA 6” servers
In a recent livestream, Adin Ross shared his vision for the GTA 6 server, emphasizing its complete focus on cryptocurrency. He and Faze Banks plan to create a server that not only incorporates new digital coins but also facilitates a cryptocurrency-based economy within the game. Ross described the server as potentially the largest of its kind.
Faze Banks further explained that the server will heavily rely on the new coins for transactions, providing players with an opportunity to engage in a decentralized economy.
Both Ross and Banks are planning significant financial investments to ensure the success of the server and position the project as a groundbreaking development in the gaming industry. However, Rockstar Games has a history of prohibiting the use of cryptocurrency.
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Rockstar Games’ History and the Cryptocurrency Ban
In 2022, Rockstar Games released an article outlining its stance on the use of cryptocurrency and NFTs in GTA Online and Red Dead Online. The company prohibits the integration of these technologies into player-operated servers, citing their impact on the game’s economy and user experience.
This decision led to the shutdown of some fan-made GTA servers that introduced cryptocurrency-based assets and NFTs. Notably, Lil Durk’s Trenches server, featuring NFTs, was forced to close after Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, issued legal notices to the server operators. The crackdown suggests that Ross and Banks may face legal obstacles from Rockstar if they proceed with their plans, as Rockstar has consistently maintained a policy restricting the use of cryptocurrency in the game.
Despite Rockstar’s firm stance, rumors have surfaced suggesting that GTA 6 may represent a change in the company’s attitude towards cryptocurrency. Speculation suggests that the upcoming title could introduce cryptocurrency rewards or allow for crypto payments within the game. However, these rumors remain unconfirmed, and Rockstar has yet to make any official comments on the matter.
Furthermore, Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has shown interest in blockchain technology through its acquisition of mobile game publisher Zynga in 2022. Zynga has been involved in the development of NFT-based games, which may indicate Take-Two’s exploration of opportunities in the Web3 space, although it remains unclear if this will have any impact on the GTA series.
While Rockstar’s policy evolution remains uncertain, the launch of GTA 6 will be a crucial moment to determine whether the company is willing to allow for cryptocurrency integration. When the game is released later this year, the fate of Ross and Banks’ plans may ultimately depend on Rockstar’s stance.
