A viral GTA 5 mod that recreated the rumored GTA 6 map has been officially taken down by Take-Two Interactive, prompting a wave of discussion in the gaming community. Created by GTA modder and YouTuber “Dark Space”, the project is now offline — and the creator admits it may have hit too close to Rockstar’s real plans.

📍 The GTA 6-Inspired Mod That Went Too Far

“Dark Space” developed a playable GTA 5 map mod designed to mirror the leaked GTA 6 coordinates and visuals seen in the official trailer. Built using:

🗺️ Community-analyzed coordinates
🎞️ Clues from the 2023 GTA 6 trailer
🔍 Speculative design layouts based on leaks

The mod went viral on YouTube, offering fans a tantalizing preview of GTA 6’s rumored map — and sparking major buzz.

🚫 Take-Two Issues Takedown for Copyright Infringement

As expected, Take-Two Interactive issued a copyright strike against Dark Space’s mod-related content. In response:

🎬 All mod-related YouTube videos were removed
🔗 Download links for the map were voluntarily deleted
💬 “It was probably a little too accurate,” said Dark Space in a video

“If you spent years building an amazing world, only to have some YouTuber spoil the size, layout, and vibe... I’d want it removed too.” – Dark Space

🧠 Why Was the Mod Removed?

In a statement to IGN, the modder admitted he wasn’t surprised:

“I expected this would happen based on their past takedowns… The fact that it happened does not surprise me.”

He acknowledged the mod’s reliance on community data and trailer analysis likely made it uncomfortably close to the actual GTA 6 map.

🔥 What’s Next for the Creator? Not More GTA Mods

Dark Space has since abandoned the project, citing potential legal threats from Rockstar and Take-Two:

❌ “It’s eliminated.”
❗ “No point putting more time into something they don’t want to exist.”
🛑 He also said he will no longer develop GTA 6–related mods in GTA 5, calling it “too dangerous”.

👀 Are GTA 6 Fan Projects at Risk?

This isn’t the first time Rockstar has cracked down on fan-made content:

Vice City Nextgen Edition: Shut down
Liberty City Project in GTA 5: Removed
Other map recreation projects have met similar fates

🎙️ A former Rockstar technical director defended these moves, citing intellectual property protection and the need to control spoilers ahead of official game launches.

✅ Final Thoughts: A Mod Too Close to Reality

The GTA 6 map mod takedown highlights the tension between fan passion and corporate control. While players are eager for every scrap of GTA 6 info, Rockstar clearly wants to reveal its game on its own terms.

🎯 With GTA 6 slated for a late 2025 release, this takedown sends a clear message: leaks and near-accurate fan recreations won't be tolerated.

For now, the mod is gone — but the GTA 6 hype has never been higher.