Take-Two Interactive has requested the shutdown of Rage:MP, a platform used by Grand Theft Auto V players to create customized multiplayer servers on PC. The notice was published by the project administrators on May 25. According to the team, the decision complies with a formal request tied to Rockstar Games’ multiplayer mod licensing agreement.
According to the official statement, Rockstar and Take-Two have defined FiveM as the only authorized platform for modified GTA V experiences. The Rage:MP team stated that it will begin a gradual shutdown process and advised server developers to migrate projects and files to FiveM.
The shutdown schedule has already been established. The creation of new servers was blocked immediately after the announcement. On June 1, the public server list will become unavailable. The complete shutdown of Rage:MP’s infrastructure is scheduled for August 31, 2026.
Rage:MP had been operating since 2018 and became one of the main alternatives for GTA V roleplay communities on PC. The platform allowed independent servers with custom systems, player-driven economies, and gameplay modes adapted by community administrators and developers.
The decision further concentrates the multiplayer modding scene around FiveM. In February 2026, Alt:V, another project focused on custom GTA V multiplayer experiences, also shut down following similar actions from Take-Two.
The relationship between the publisher and modding platforms has changed significantly in recent years. In 2015, the company took legal action against FiveM. In 2023, Take-Two officially acquired CFX, the team responsible for the platform. Since then, the service has become part of the official structure linked to Rockstar Games.
The closure of Rage:MP comes months before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The change reduces the number of independent platforms available for GTA multiplayer mods on PC and centralizes official support under a single publisher-authorized service.
Rage:MP administrators stated that the CFX team will assist server creators during the migration process. The announcement also confirmed that technical support will remain active until the shutdown schedule is completed.
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