Players hoping to earn real money from custom content in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 might see that dream realized, according to a former Rockstar Games developer. Joe Rubino predicts the online mode could let users build and monetize their own roleplay experiences. Such a change could significantly alter player interactions within the game's economy and social environments.
Former developer suggests roleplay creators might earn real money
Rubino, a former Rockstar developer, shared these thoughts during an interview with Eldorado.gg. When asked if Rockstar might allow players to create and sell their own narratives, he responded, "Yeah, I do." He compared the necessary safeguards for such features to Warner Brothers' restrictions on AI-generated Batman content. Rubino argued that Rockstar will likely implement similar protections to safeguard its intellectual property in the GTA universe.
The prediction aligns with recent hiring trends at Rockstar. The company has reportedly sought developers with a deep understanding of Fortnite's creator tools, which already allow players to build and monetize experiences. This move suggests Rockstar is preparing infrastructure for user-generated content, although these hires indicate preparation rather than confirmed feature implementation.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has previously discussed new monetization opportunities for the franchise. However, specific details about GTA 6 Online remain unrevealed to the public. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier stated that Rockstar has no plans to discuss these online features in the near future. We've been tracking GTA 6 closely — see our earlier coverage on GTA 6 Leak Reaction.
Source: DEXERTO
