The creators of the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 parody game, Grand Taking Ages, have launched a Steam page for their project after Sony removed it from the PlayStation Store. Grand Taking Ages, developed by Violarte, is pitched as a parody management simulator where players take on the role of running a game development studio.
Last month, despite featuring what appeared to be AI-generated art to poke fun at the long wait for Rockstar's GTA 6, along with a list of improbable gameplay features and fake awards from video game websites, Grand Taking Ages VI managed to appear on the PlayStation Store with a May 2025 release date. Users could even add it to their wishlist.
Sony eventually pulled the game from the PlayStation Store, but after making significant adjustments, Violarte has successfully brought Grand Taking Ages to Steam. The developer told IGN that the game went through a "thorough" review process and is now approved for publishing on Steam. The Steam page features a brand new trailer and updated screenshots, all emphasizing the parody aspect of the project.
To differentiate Grand Taking Ages from GTA 6, Violarte made several changes including removing the "VI" from the game's title, altering the logo, descriptions, and overall presentation. While the new art still bears some resemblance to Rockstar's iconic GTA imagery, it is intended to be more distinct.
Despite these changes, Grand Taking Ages still relies heavily on generative AI. Violarte disclosed on the Steam page that AI services were used for voice overs, which is evident in the trailer. The updated description on the Steam page 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 took a different approach with Valve than with Sony. "We approached Steam differently by engaging with their team about the concept of our game before officially submitting it," a representative told IGN. "This allowed us to get their perspective early on, ensuring alignment with their guidelines."
The company also cited other parody projects, such as Grand Theft Hamlet, a documentary about staging a production of Hamlet inside GTA Online, to argue that parodies of GTA should be protected from takedowns. "These examples showcase how parody can celebrate and entertain within existing genres while remaining creative and engaging," Violarte stated.
Violarte is now pushing to get Grand Taking Ages back on the PlayStation Store, believing that the recent updates make it suitable for relisting. They have reached out to Sony, highlighting the changes that convinced Valve to approve the game for Steam. "We strongly believe that there will be no issues with Sony this time, given the adjustments we've implemented," Violarte said.
The brief appearance of Grand Taking Ages VI on the PlayStation Store raised questions about Sony's curation process, while Valve's more open policy on Steam is well-known. The gaming market is increasingly filled with content, including those created with generative AI, across various platforms like Steam, app stores, and the Nintendo eShop.
Meanwhile, GTA 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S in the fall of 2025.
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