GTA 5 Switch Mod Shut Down After Cease-and-Desist
A mod project bringing GTA 5 to Nintendo Switch is canceled after its developer received a cease-and-desist notice from Take-Two Interactive.
A mod project that aimed to bring Grand Theft Auto 5 to the Nintendo Switch has been shut down after its developer received a cease-and-desist notice. The developer announced the cancellation and said they will comply with the notice.
The port was due to be released "in the coming days," but the developer confirmed it will not be released. They also said they will not release the mod's code, to prevent the situation from escalating into a lawsuit.
The developer thanked Take-Two Interactive for its "mercy" and noted that no legal action has taken place yet. The news was first reported by GameSpot.
Background
GTA 5 was never released on Switch. In the same month, Rockstar Games published a new "Mod Guidelines" notice stating that mods cannot make its games operate on unsupported consoles or devices.
GTA 6 is not expected to be released on Switch 2, though Rockstar was previously reported to be exploring the possibility.
Quick answers
Why was the GTA 5 Switch mod canceled?
The developer received a cease-and-desist notice and decided to comply, shutting down the project.
Will the mod's code be released?
No, the developer said they will not release the code to prevent escalation into a lawsuit.
Was GTA 5 ever released on Switch?
No, GTA 5 was never released on Switch.