An unofficial version of GTA 5 appeared online that could be launched directly in a browser tab without installation. Users managed to drive around Los Santos and reach story missions, but the project lasted only a short time, according to infohub.kz.
The site PlayGTA5.com allowed the Rockstar game to run right in a browser. Moreover, it was not just a demo with a menu or separate scenes. For example, one user reached the first mission as Franklin and managed to complete the introductory episode. However, playing for long was not possible — the game soon crashed with an error.
The browser-based GTA 5 lived very briefly: at the time of publication, the site no longer launches the game. Most likely, Rockstar Games quickly responded to the appearance of the unofficial version and got it shut down. A similar story already happened with the browser version of GTA Vice City — back then the web page was also instantly blocked.
GTA 5 was released in 2013 and became one of the most successful games in history. The player simultaneously controls three characters: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. In addition to the story campaign, the game has a huge open world where you can drive cars, engage in shootouts, and so on. Despite the game being 13 years old, it remains popular thanks to GTA Online, which Rockstar continues to develop.
The GTA 5 story clearly shows how easily content can spread across the internet today without the copyright holder's permission. And this happens not only with games but also with music, books, films, and TV series.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle wrote about how the film "Avatar: The Last Airbender" leaked online. The official premiere was supposed to take place only on October 9 this year. Later, the alleged leaker was detained and faces up to seven years in prison.