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A Grand Theft Auto 6 parody “game” has appeared on the PlayStation Store, once again calling into question Sony’s curation — or lack thereof — on its own storefront.
Grand Taking Ages VI, supposedly due out May 2025 and actually available to wishlist, uses what looks like AI-generated art to satirize the ongoing wait for Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6. The PlayStation Store page also features fake selling points and even fake awards from video game websites, including IGN.
“The Most Anticipated Game About Making The Most Anticipated Game!” reads the game page. “You're now in charge of the biggest gaming disaster… Or masterpiece? Run your dream game studio while juggling angry fans, corporate chaos, and endless delays. Fight your way through gaming conventions, dodge ruthless journalists, and master the art of creative excuses.”
Grand Taking Ages VI is supposedly inspired by real gaming industry events, and “delivers a satirical take on game development and the endless wait for certain highly anticipated titles.” It promises a release before October 2025, or before when the developer expects Grand Theft Auto 6 to come out.
Speaking of the developer, the PlayStation Store page mentions Violarte sp. z o. O., which appears to be a Polish company. The website for Violarte was only created recently, and contains fake games and awards as well as what look like fake employees visualized either with stock photos or generative AI.
IGN has asked Sony and Violarte for comment.
While Grand Taking Ages VI should obviously not be taken seriously, its appearance on the PlayStation Store does call into question Sony’s curation process. The PlayStation Store has seen a number of questionable games over the years, but all the major video game storefronts struggle with this issue. The likes of Steam, the various app stores, and even the Nintendo eShop are packed with slop. And who can forget God of War rip-off War Gods Zeus of Child, which appeared on the Xbox store back in 2022?
As for Grand Taking Ages VI, its appearance on the PlayStation Store is likely not long for this world. “In memory of those who didn't have a chance to live till this moment (and those who gave up waiting and bought a PS6 instead),” the description concludes. “PS6 doesn't exist yet, but by the time some games release, it probably will.”
GTA 6, meanwhile, launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S in the fall of 2025.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at [email protected].
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