Grand Theft Taking Ages, a parody of the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI, was recently removed from the PlayStation Store but has now re-emerged on Steam with revisions. Developers made changes like dropping the 'VI' from the title, revamping the art style, and increasing transparency regarding the use of generative AI for voiceovers. This was part of a strategy to distinguish it from its inspiration. Developers also noted a different, more collaborative approach taken with Valve compared to their interactions with Sony. The game aims for a July 2025 release, aligning with GTA VI's expected launch.
The removal of Grand Theft Taking Ages from PlayStation Store didn't hinder it from resurfacing on Steam, now featuring AI advancements and a revised approach.
According to developers, the restructuring included a title change and transparency on AI usage to differentiate from the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
Engaging with Steam early allowed developers to align their parody game's submission with Valve's guidelines, showcasing a more strategic approach than that taken with Sony.
The studio referred to other parodic games to defend their distribution of Grand Taking Ages, emphasizing parody's role in creativity within genres.
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