When such activities are carried out in large numbers, it ends up tarnishing the reputation of the game. Gaming studios have always discouraged such practices and requested gamers to play their favorite games ethically. In the past, gaming studios have taken several measures to control these things. The new GTA Online ban imposed on certain players is the newest step taken in this direction.
In a bid to discourage gamers from engaging in activities like cheating and safeguarding the game from hackers, Rockstar Games is now permanently banning players who are found indulging in such things. Though many might perceive this to be an extreme step, the gaming studio might have found it necessary.
Permanent account suspensions are being ditched out for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The suspensions are due to the account duplication exploit, allowing players to copy another user's data 1:1. This is why you saw a lot of accounts in Rank 7984.#GTAOnline pic.twitter.com/Kjpk5HtM8s— Classique (@ClassiqueGTA) March 14, 2024
The GTA community, which largely stands by ethical gaming practices, has lauded the steps taken by Rockstar to control cheating and hacking-based activities in the game.
