Streamer Adin Ross and FaZe Banks, CEO of the FaZe Clan, announced plans to create a Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) server integrating cryptocurrency. However, this initiative faces challenges due to Rockstar Games' policy.
Adin Ross's Vision for GTA 6
Ross promised that their GTA 6 server will focus on cryptocurrency and Web3. He vowed to make the biggest server, which will change the game. The server will feature a custom coin and a crypto-based economy, with substantial investments by the creators.
Rockstar's Stance on Crypto in GTA 6
In 2022, Rockstar Games stated that cryptocurrencies, crypto assets, or NFTs will not appear in player-created servers for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online. These measures aim to protect the company's intellectual property and maintain game integrity.
Reaction to Web3 in Gaming
The inclusion of crypto elements in video games faces criticism from gaming communities. Players argue that cryptocurrencies and NFTs detract from the gaming experience. Similar critique followed Microsoft's ban on Web3 components in Minecraft. According to the Blockchain Game Alliance report, 71% of respondents see digital asset ownership as a benefit of blockchain gaming, despite user experience issues and scams.
While the idea of a crypto-driven server for GTA 6 by Adin Ross and FaZe Banks is intriguing, it faces significant challenges. Rockstar Games' ban on cryptocurrency in third-party servers, combined with skepticism toward Web3 gaming, makes the venture highly risky.
