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September 30, 2026

Take-Two Sends Cease-and-Desist to GTA 5 Switch Port Modder, Android Version Canceled

Paralympics Productions, known for creating a GTA 5 port for the Nintendo Switch, is shutting down after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Take-Two Interactive. The project lead, M0jso, has canceled all ongoing projects, including an Android port. The source code will not be released to avoid legal issues. The shutdown coincides with Rockstar's updated mod guidelines, which prohibit modifying games for unofficial platforms. Android users will need to use compatibility tools or streaming services to access GTA 5.

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September 29, 2026

The dream of running GTA V natively on Android just died

The GTA V Android port project has been shut down by parent company Take-Two Interactive with a cease-and-desist letter, ending hopes of a native and optimized version of the game on Android phones. The project aimed to run the game natively on ARM hardware, but relied on leaked source code and violated strict modding policies, leading to its closure on October 3, 2026. The project's source code will not be released publicly to avoid further legal issues. This leaves emulation and cloud streaming as the only options for mobile gamers to play GTA V on their Android phones.