Leak Reveals Rockstar Working On A Public Mission Creator For GTA Online

According to the credible leaker Tez2, Rockstar Games appears to be developing a public version of the Mission Creator for GTA Online. He posted a screenshot of the game files of the “Bottom Dollar Bounties” update released on the 25th of last month, where an empty script for the Mission Creator was added.

Rockstar is seemingly working on a public version of the Mission Creator.

This new script was added with the Bottom Dollar Bounties update, but is currently empty.#GTAOnline pic.twitter.com/7ZrWKoEzly

— Tez2 (@TezFunz2) July 20, 2024

Although the feature is not yet active, its inclusion suggests that Rockstar is preparing to expand the creative options for the players. Introducing the Mission Creator at the twilight of the game makes strategic sense. As it can extend the engagement in the game till GTA 6 arrives. Also helping in better resource allocation for GTA 6.

Grand Theft Auto V has a lasting legacy, for more than a decade, and three console generations later people are still playing it. The timing of this feature can be very crucial and it being part of the final updates to the game will serve as a grand send-off.

The Potential Mission Creator Can Be A Game Changer

We can’t concretely say what the Mission Creator has in store for the players but generally user-generated content keeps video games alive by giving time to the developers to work on new titles and features. We can assume that the introduction of this feature will help the developers work on GTA 6 more effectively and efficiently while their brand ”GTA Online” will continue to get engagement from players.

Minecraft is an evergreen example of a game where user-generated content has kept the game alive. Its modding community and the in-game tools allow players to share their creativity with the world and there is a consistent influx of user-generated content aiding in an engaging experience.

Now imagine the heists and the missions the community of GTA could create, This could transform GTA Online, by offering a more dynamic and immersive experience and empowering the players to take the brand to another level.

We believe that the potential addition of a Mission Creator in the game will be welcomed by many players. Thus we can hope that the reported rumors come true and we see this feature very soon. Having creative freedom while lessening the burden on Rockstar to shift more focus on the next installment is a very logical move for all the stakeholders.