Grand Theft Auto has followed Minecraft in banning NFTs from its third-party online servers. Developers cannot integrate cryptocurrencies or crypto assets such as NFTs, creator Rockstar Games confirmed in a statement last week.

The new rules are specifically aimed at role play servers. Think of them as spin-offs of the original GTA 5 created by people who aren't Rockstar Games but instead fans and developers. They extend gameplay beyond what players can do in the standard game by allowing them to play as normally non-playable characters such as police, judges or taxi drivers.

The company stressed that it still supports these servers despite the new restrictions. It also banned the importation or misuse of other IP in the project, including other Rockstar IP, real-world brands, characters, trademarks or music; and making new games, stories, missions or maps.