- Rockstar has launched the Cfx Marketplace, an official mod storefront
- Mods support GTA Online and Red Dead Online through FiveM and RedM
- Both free and paid mods are available from approved creators
- The marketplace could later expand to support GTA 6 on PC
Rockstar Games has quietly but significantly changed its stance on modding. Just ahead of the long road to Grand Theft Auto 6, the publisher has launched the Cfx Marketplace, a new official storefront designed for buying and selling mods created for Grand Theft Auto V Online and Red Dead Redemption 2 Online.
The marketplace is now live, though access is limited. Only a selected group of approved creators can currently upload and sell content, while players are free to browse and download both free and paid mods.
It is a carefully controlled rollout, and one that signals a major cultural shift for a company that once treated modding as a legal and creative threat.
A curated storefront for FiveM and RedM creators
The Cfx Marketplace is positioned as a curated digital storefront, not an open mod dump. Rockstar describes it as a place where vetted FiveM and RedM creators can distribute high quality user generated content in a more formal, monetized environment.
Mods currently on offer include new maps, vehicles, characters, clothing, gameplay systems, scripts, and configurable features that significantly expand what is possible in GTA Online and Red Dead Online roleplay servers.
Creators are able to sell individual mods or package multiple projects together as bundles. Some listings have already attracted thousands of downloads, suggesting strong demand even in the early, limited access phase. While many mods remain free, the introduction of paid content marks a new chapter for Rockstar’s relationship with its community.
For players, the experience is straightforward. You browse, purchase if required, and install approved mods with the reassurance that they exist within an official ecosystem rather than the legal gray areas that once surrounded modding.
From legal battles to ownership and control
What makes this launch particularly notable is Rockstar’s history with modding. Not long ago, the company and its parent publisher Take-Two Interactive were openly hostile toward the modding scene. At one point, Rockstar accused FiveM, one of the most popular GTA modding platforms, of enabling piracy.
That relationship changed dramatically in 2023, when Rockstar acquired Cfx.re, the team behind FiveM and RedM. With that purchase, Rockstar effectively brought the modding community under its own roof. The Cfx Marketplace now feels like the logical next step, transforming a once adversarial space into a controlled but creator friendly revenue stream.
Rather than fighting modders, Rockstar is now shaping how modding exists, who gets paid, and what standards apply. It is a move that benefits the company, but also offers creators legitimacy, visibility, and a path to sustainable income.
What this means for GTA 6 and the future of Rockstar mods
For now, the Cfx Marketplace only supports GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. However, the timing is hard to ignore. With Grand Theft Auto VI on the horizon, Rockstar is clearly laying the groundwork for a future where modding is officially sanctioned rather than tolerated.
If GTA 6 eventually launches on PC, the Cfx Marketplace could become the central hub for its modding ecosystem, especially for the next evolution of GTA Online. That would allow Rockstar to benefit from community creativity while maintaining control over quality, monetization, and brand safety.
The game is currently expected to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, with a PC version likely following later. By then, Rockstar may already have a mature, fully operational mod marketplace ready to support it.
This move also reflects a broader industry trend. Publishers are increasingly recognizing that mods drive longevity, engagement, and cultural relevance. By formalizing the process, Rockstar ensures it stays at the center of that creative economy rather than orbiting around it.
Follow TechBSB For More Updates
