While the release of GTA 6scheduled for November 19, is still the subject of doubts among fans, Rockstar is not sitting idle. For make the players wait and breathe new life into GTA 5the studio has just launched Cfx Marketplace, an official showcase dedicated to mods.
This platform marks a historic first for the franchise: this is the first time that Rockstar validates and directly hosts community-created content, whether free or paid. “Cfx Marketplace is a selective digital showcase where talented creators from FiveM/RedM can share and sell their works »we can read in the official presentation of the service.
Hundreds of mods available on GTA 5
Thanks to this initiative, PC gamers now have access to a impressive library of modsranging from simple visual tweaks to real, full-fledged extensions. New characters, new missions, side quests, vehicles, scripts, cosmetic items or gameplay features: everything is customizable.
And the options are varied. Some creations are free, while others may cost several hundred dollars. The most expensive mod spotted to date has a price tag of $467.99. “The ‘Activities’ pack adds bowling, laser tag, arcade games, water activities, amusement park DLC, billiards, water park, foosball and bungee jumping”specifies the article.
A new lease of life for GTA V… while waiting for GTA VI
Even if these prices may seem excessive, the diversity of content offered makes it CFX Marketplace a major addition for the PC community. Unlike third-party mod platforms that have been used for years, this one is officially supported by Rockstarguaranteeing better integration and a minimum level of quality.
For the moment, the majority of content concerns GTA 5but mods for Red Dead Redemption 2 are also available — excellent news for fans of the studio’s western universe. “You can spend money on new experiences in your favorite game, or you can opt for free options »underlines journalist Kate Harrold.
A clever strategy from Rockstar
With this platform, Rockstar capitalizes on the longevity of GTA Vwhile setting the stage for GTA VI. Providing a centralized solution for modding helps control quality, support creators, and keep players engaged.
Even if some doubt that GTA 6 will keep its promise to be released on the announced date, this new tool could well keep fans waiting for many more months. While waiting for the pre-order of the next opus, Cfx Marketplace brings new life to Los Santosand this for potentially hundreds of hours.