GTA 5 Multiplayer Mod alt:V Shutting Down After Take-Two Request
The fan-made Grand Theft Auto V multiplayer modification alt:V Multiplayer is facing shutdown after nine years of operation. According to the development team, Rockstar Games owner Take-Two Interactive has requested the project’s closure, making the Rockstar-owned FiveM platform the only authorized multiplayer modding solution for GTA V. The alt:V team announced a structured shutdown process that will unfold over several months, affecting hundreds of community servers and thousands of players worldwide who have used the platform for custom game modes and roleplay experiences.
Alt:V team member Vadzz stated in a message that the project began as a small side endeavor and grew into a full-scale multiplayer platform used globally. The modification allowed players to access dedicated servers with custom game modes, similar to the functionality offered by FiveM. However, following Rockstar’s acquisition of the Cfx.re team behind FiveM in 2023, the company has established FiveM as the sole authorized platform for GTA V multiplayer modding under their Platform License Agreement. This policy change prompted Take-Two’s request for alt:V’s shutdown.
The shutdown will occur in phases throughout 2026. Starting March 2, no new community servers will be accepted onto alt:V, and public access to the server toolkit will be discontinued. By May 4, the public server listing will be shut down and become inaccessible. The final phase occurs on July 6, when alt:V reaches end-of-support, with all remaining community servers expected to cease operations. Both the game client and server toolkit will no longer be available, and backend infrastructure will be permanently shut down.
The alt:V team is encouraging all server owners to begin planning their migration to FiveM as early as possible. Vadzz acknowledged this is difficult news for developers and players but emphasized they’ve done their best to provide extra time for the transition. The team will continue working to make the switch as smooth as possible for the community. This development represents a significant consolidation of GTA V’s multiplayer modding ecosystem under Rockstar’s official control, marking the end of an era for alternative multiplayer platforms. While disappointing for alt:V’s community, this move aligns with Rockstar’s strategy of centralizing modding support through their officially acquired platform.
