Hackers leaked the complete source code for Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) online in December 2023, and this new piece of news is a direct consequence of that happening. It follows the theft of GTA VI‘s source code in September 2022. While the source code was initially sold privately for a hefty sum (rumored to be $50,000 USD), it’s now circulating online. Third-party developers are attempting to use this code to port GTA V to platforms like Android, Linux, and the Nintendo Switch.
We still might have to wait a fair amount of time for the port
However, the report warns that these efforts are in early stages. The game can currently only load on these platforms, and significant work is needed to make the actual gameplay function. It’s likely to be a long time before a playable version of GTA V appears on these unauthorized platforms.
For reference, video game source code is a set of programming instructions that acts as the blueprint for the game. Developers typically keep this code confidential to protect intellectual property and prevent unauthorized copying or modifications. This leak could have significant consequences for Rockstar Games, the developer, potentially leading to issues like copycat games, security exploits, and legal battles over copyright infringement. Let’s see what the lawyers for Rockstar Games can whip up this time around.
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