Rockstar is trying to the horizon because it begins to “method the boundaries of what’s doable” on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and it’s beginning by eradicating the Rockstar Editor from these variations of Grand Theft Auto Online.

The Grand Theft Auto maker introduced plans to make a shift towards the longer term in a news post on its website. It says that, whereas the Rockstar Editor will survive on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Collection X | S, gamers on last-gen consoles will lose entry come February 20, 2024. The editor’s elimination is alleged to be a part of the “vital steps” that Rockstar is taking to make sure GTA Online additions proceed to roll out on PS4 and Xbox One.

“This replace will assist to make sure the soundness of those platforms and maintain them up to date with GTA Online additions for so long as doable,” Rockstar says.

Clips and tasks created on these platforms will probably be deleted when the Rockstar Editor is eliminated subsequent month. Those that are curious about saving or exporting their tasks can view directions on the Rockstar support page.

As we speak’s replace isn’t all unhealthy information. The publish additionally consists of guarantees to ship extra GTA Online like to gamers this week, together with doubled rewards and car reductions via January 24.

GTA Online has thrived for round a decade, so it is sensible to see Rockstar making new strikes towards what’s subsequent whereas nonetheless supporting its present followers. These plans clearly embody the hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which was formally unveiled late final 12 months. Potential on-line plans for the brand new open-world entry within the studio’s trend-setting sequence are a thriller for now, although we would have some guesses due to T-Ache.

For extra on the world of Grand Theft Auto, you possibly can take a look at our colleciton of each GTA trailer ever launched. You too can learn up on some doable proof that means Grand Theft Auto 5 DLC and Bully 2 virtually occurred.

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