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 has shown that the developers of the Rockstar Games series, including GTA, 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 servers, highlighting their 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 new coins for transactions, giving players the opportunity to participate in a decentralized economy.
Both Ross and Banks are planning significant financial investments to ensure the success of the server, positioning the project as a groundbreaking development in the gaming industry. However, Rockstar Games has a history of prohibiting cryptocurrency use.
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Rockstar Games’ History with Cryptocurrency Ban
In 2022, Rockstar Games published 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 economy and user experience.
This decision led to the shutdown of some fan-made GTA servers that introduced cryptocurrency-based assets and NFTs. Notably, the Trenches server by rapper Lil Durk, featuring NFTs, was forced to close after Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, issued legal notices to the server operators. The crackdown indicates that Ross and Banks may face legal barriers from Rockstar if they proceed with their plans, as Rockstar has consistently maintained a policy of restricting the use of cryptocurrency in the game.
Despite Rockstar’s firm stance, rumors suggest that GTA 6 may represent a change in the company’s attitude towards cryptocurrency. Speculation has arisen that the upcoming title may introduce cryptocurrency rewards or allow for cryptocurrency payments. However, these rumors remain unconfirmed, and Rockstar has not made any official comments on the matter.
Furthermore, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, has shown interest in blockchain technology through its acquisition of mobile game publisher Zynga in 2022. Zynga is involved in the development of NFT-based games, which may indicate Take-Two’s exploration of opportunities in the Web3 space, although it is currently unclear whether this will have any impact on the GTA series.
While Rockstar’s policy evolution remains uncertain, the release of GTA 6 will be a crucial moment to determine whether the company is willing to allow cryptocurrency integration. When the game is released later this year, the fate of Ross and Banks’ plans may ultimately depend on Rockstar’s stance.