Rockstar under fire for ‘ignoring’ rampant GTA Online cheaters
❘ Published: 2021-12-04T14:41:27
❘ Updated: 2021-12-04T14:41:27
Popular Grand Theft Auto YouTuber TGG has taken aim at Rockstar Games for not acting on rampant cheaters in GTA Online, especially when it comes to the PC version.
Just like many other multiplayer games, GTA Online has had its fair share of issues with cheaters in the past, with everything from money cheats to god mode hacks appearing at one point or another.
Some of the hacks have been a little disruptive – such as giving players random hats, putting a guitar on their back, or turning them into a giant bouncy ball – but they can still be annoying for players.
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While Rockstar Games have shut down a few modding websites that sold GTA Online cheats, it’s still common to drop into a session and have it interrupted in some form. Though, it appears they aren’t doing much about the complaints.
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Aussie YouTuber TGG noted that they tried to get help from Rockstar Support after running into cheaters in PC lobbies, but their only solution was simply to just find a new lobby.
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The YouTuber, who has close to a million subs, claimed that hackers are able to brute force their way into PC private lobbies, which makes it impossible to avoid them. Though, Rockstar isn’t doing anything about it unlike their counterparts in Epic Games and others.
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“When people who have paid $60 for your game and continue to pay money through Shark Cards and support this game long-term, and you just completely ignore them when they’re having issues, especially with a common issue like cheating, that in 2021 should be somewhat easy to fix, when issues like that you’re just completely silent about, it just make everyone in the community feel absolutely worthless,” he said.
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As noted, the iconic game devs have cracked down on some cheat sellers, but a quick search will bring up plenty more who still exist.
Just like other games have found, it can be ultra-difficult to root hackers out for good – as players will find a way to use cheats if they really want to.
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While a robust anti-cheat will not be on the table, players will be hoping that the devs crackdown in some ways, potentially taking more notice to reports rather than brushing off complaints.
GTA Online YouTuber claims that Rockstar «ignores» cheaters
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Rockstar’s Live Chat helpfulness has been called into question as one GTA Online YouTuber received an eye-opening response about a cheater.
GTA Online players were shocked by the response from Rockstar’s Live support team as a question regarding a cheater was met with a puzzling answer.
Cheating seems to be rife in lots of games these days as hackers can infiltrate servers and manipulate them to their liking. Warzone has had a very public battle with hackers, leading to the inception of the RICOCHET anti-cheat system.
Other games have been subjected to cheaters and hackers, and GTA Online is another victim. Despite GTA 5 having been out for over eight years, it’s still vulnerable to hacking. A popular GTA YouTuber recently questioned Rockstar’s Live Chat team about a hacker they had encountered and were shocked by the response.
TGG is a YouTuber that regularly makes GTA Online content and has nearly 1 million subscribers. He enjoys the game, but his recent experience with the devs’ support team left him shocked.
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“Just did one of those Live Chats with Rockstar Support about cheaters. Guys the solution to stopping GTA Online cheaters is…(drumroll please) “Have you tried finding a new lobby?” I AM NOT KIDDING! THEY ACTUALLY SAID THAT.
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Now, people will argue that there’s not too much else they can do if there is no adequate system in place for hackers. However, for a game that is coming up to a decade old, it seems players are tired of Rockstar’s inability to communicate properly with their players.
Just did one of those Live Chats with Rockstar Support about cheaters.
Guys the solution to stopping GTA Online cheaters is… (drumroll please)
“Have you tried finding a new lobby?”
I AM NOT KIDDING! THEY ACTUALLY SAID THAT.
— TGG (@TGGonYT) December 3, 2021
TGG posted a full YouTube video to his Twitter page that showed the exchange. The support employee recommended that TGG should report cheaters and that they “will be looking into it.” It feels like a very typical response that is probably said to most players suffering from this problem, and it only got worse.
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The support team member then told TGG to “try changing session and see if the issue persists.
” TGG laughed this off and understood that there just isn’t much the chat helper can do, and it’s more an issue higher up in Rockstar Games.
He said: “When people who have paid $60 for your game and continue to pay money through Shark Cards [GTA Online’s microtransaction currency] and support this game long-term, and you just completely ignore them when they’re having issues, especially with a common issue like cheating, that in 2021 should be somewhat easy to fix, when issues like that you’re just completely silent about, it just make everyone in the community feel absolutely worthless.”
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TGG goes on to say that he, and the rest of the community, love GTA Online, and he just wants the devs to talk more so that everyone can make it the best game it can be.
With GTA 5 Enhanced and Expanded due in 2022, Rockstar might finally feel it’s time to address this serious matter.
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How to report a cheater in GTA Online
If you witness cheating in GTA Online, you can report your suspicion to Rockstar Games Support. If you do not know how to do this, then below are the points. Follow them and you will be able to achieve what you want — to make the game in GTA Online more enjoyable, fairer and more interesting.
Remember that if one of the players plays very well and constantly kills you, this does not mean 100% of the fact of fraud. Perhaps you should improve your gaming skills.
So, if you notice a suspicious player in Grand Theft Auto Online using cheats / mods or doing impossible things (passing through obstacles, abnormal movement speed), then just write an email (email) to GT[email protected] and specify the following details:
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- The platform you played on (PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One or PC)
- Nickname of the player suspected of cheating (Gamertag, PSN id or Social Club name)
- Describe what happened
- Time and date when there was a violation of rules
- Attach a video or screenshot of the violation (if possible)
After filling in all the data and sending the letter, Rockstar Games will respond to the status of your appeal.
In case of confirmation of the fact of fraud, measures will be taken against the player. It may take some time to bring the cheater to justice, so don’t be surprised or outraged if you see a cheater again in GTA Online.
An example of a complaint about a cheater in GTA Online
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If you are dissatisfied with the results of the investigation by Rockstar Games and think that the attacker has gone unpunished, then do not rush to jump to conclusions and start playing with cheats yourself.
Most of the players who are called cheaters in games are just really good players. They can spend days in a network game, improving their skills and honing their skills. Most often, novice players fall under the distribution.
The world of GTA Online is open and everyone can do as he wants within the rules of the game. Studying the instructions and following the tips and tricks Rockstar Games constantly flashes on the loading screen will help you quickly get comfortable and understand the main aspects of the game world.
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After Grand Theft Auto 5 became the free game of the week on the Epic Games Store, GTA Online frenzy has begun.
Thousands of players who received a licensed copy of the game for free, staged a doomsday on all servers with the help of cheats. GTA Online has had problems with exploits and hacks before, but in recent days the situation has worsened significantly.
Cheaters no longer hold back and disguise themselves as honest players. For example, it is obvious that the spontaneous parking of several dozen Boeings on top of each other online is the result of using third-party programs.
The temptation of cheats in GTA Online is huge — they make users feel like digital gods. You can even blow up other people’s cars.
Thank you modder, really cool. from r/gtaonline
Or summon a UFO:
Modders collect new structures using objects already in the game. One of the GTA Online players suddenly saw a giant robot created from dozens of tanks and fighters:
In rare cases, cheaters use omnipotence for good.
One of them handed out money to a group of players and took them outside to have a fireworks party:
A Modder took the whole lobby on a trip and created this wholesome moment. I have never seen this many people spend this much time together without griefing on one another. from r/GTAV
But in general, such gamers greatly spoil the lives of those around them. Even when the victims of cheating go from GTA Online to the single player part of the game, unpleasant surprises can await them there. For example, their world may be invaded by an alien fleet:
What is happening to my game? This is story mode from r/GTAV
According to one of the Reddit users, a hacker turned his friend’s character into Mount Chiliad — when he changed the server and even switched to regular GTA 5, the character remained a mountain. Only a restart helped. Unfortunately, the user did not share screenshots.
