In a surprise move, Rockstar has announced that it has acquired Cfx.re – one of the biggest GTA and Red Dead Redemption 2 roleplay communities – making them an official part of the studio.
Over the past few years, we’ve watched with excitement as Rockstar’s creative community have found new ways to expand the possibilities of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, particularly through the creation of dedicated roleplay servers. As a way to further support those efforts, we recently expanded our policy on mods to officially include those made by the roleplay creative community.
Cfx.re are behind the GTA 5 multiplayer mod FiveM and its Red Dead Online equivalent RedM, which has allowed thousands of players to roleplay on those two games servers. Following the acquisition, Rockstar intends to help them find new ways to support this incredible community and improve the services they provide to their developers and players. The Cfx.re team have added in their own statement: “While our day to day operations won’t have any noticeable changes, with Rockstar’s support, we are going to continue to improve our platform and we are truly excited for what this means for our users, community and creators.
While vague, it’s not entirely clear what, if anything, this means for Grand Theft Auto 6, but it could point towards roleplaying being a key part of an upcoming sequel from the off. However, for the time being, the Cfx.re team aren’t answering any questions on that. “Please understand that our partnership with Rockstar Games is focused on our FiveM and RedM platforms,” they say. “So please, do not ask us about the next GTA!”
This acquisition marks an important step for Rockstar Games as they recognize the value and potential in the roleplay community that has flourished around their games. By integrating Cfx.re, Rockstar aims to enhance the experience for players who enjoy immersing themselves in the world of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption 2 through roleplay.
The GTA 5 multiplayer mod FiveM, developed by Cfx.re, has become hugely popular, allowing players to create and join custom roleplaying servers. It has provided a unique and enjoyable way for players to interact with the games and each other, resulting in a vibrant and dedicated roleplay community. RedM, the Red Dead Online equivalent, has also contributed to the growth of this roleplaying culture.
With Rockstar’s support, Cfx.re can now further improve their platform and services, benefiting both developers and players. While the exact details of this collaboration remain undisclosed, the integration of Cfx.re suggests that Rockstar Games acknowledges the significance of roleplaying within their games and may prioritize it in future releases.
Excitement brews as players speculate on the implications of this acquisition for Grand Theft Auto 6. Although no concrete answers have been provided, fans are hopeful that roleplaying will be an integral part of the highly anticipated sequel. However, the Cfx.re team has made it clear that they are currently focused on enhancing the FiveM and RedM platforms and are not able to provide any insights into the next GTA installment at this time.
In the meantime, players eagerly await further developments. For more information on Grand Theft Auto 6, including the predicted release date, be sure to follow our Grand Theft Auto 6 predicted release date hub to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.
Rockstar Games’ acquisition of Cfx.re signals a new era for the roleplaying community within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption 2 universes. By joining forces, both entities aim to foster innovation, support creators, and provide an even more immersive experience for players who enjoy roleplaying in these iconic games.
