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2 clusters · 4 sources · 21 days · First seen · Last updated

Unofficial Grand Theft Auto V web browser port

Overview

An unofficial project emerged attempting to run Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) directly within web browsers as a proof of concept. The project utilized WebAssembly and leaked source code to allow users to load essential files and engage in gameplay, including controlling characters like Franklin.

Technical performance was inconsistent; while Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge successfully loaded the map and files, Firefox failed during the initial loading process. Users on Linux reported high RAM consumption of approximately 4.5 GB, while Android devices were unable to display the game.

The initiative, which operated via the domain playgta5.com, was shut down within six hours of its appearance following a DMCA claim by Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games.

Entities

Rockstar Games · Grand Theft Auto V · PlayStation 5 · Xbox · Take-Two Interactive

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Unofficial GTA V version runs directly in web browsers

    An unofficial project allows players to run Grand Theft Auto V directly in web browsers like Chrome and Edge, though technical stability and browser compatibility issues persist.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Emulation developments: GTA V browser port shut down and Xbox emulation arrives on PS5

    Emulation news features the rapid shutdown of an unofficial GTA V browser port by Take-Two Interactive and the successful port of the Xemu Xbox emulator to jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles.

Sources

arkade.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · criticalhits.com.br · gameplayscassi.com.br