Rockstar's relationship with the RP scene has shifted from quiet tolerance to active involvement (Cfx.re acquisition). Editorial.

The arc

2016-2020: RP grew on FiveM, mostly without Rockstar comment. 2020-2023: Rockstar acknowledged RP existed. 2023: Cfx.re acquisition put FiveM inside Rockstar. 2026: GTA 6 launches into a different RP landscape than GTA V did.

Implications for GTA 6 are open.