https://consumerrights.wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=SpaceCase 2026-04-29T08:15:28Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.44.0 https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12439 2025-04-02T19:10:28Z

<p>SpaceCase: /* Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale */</p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale===<br /> As of March 28, 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing customers to accept the current terms and conditions which were updated February 28th, 2025. This includes an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt; This affects owners of any games through the Rockstar Games Launcher as well as Steam users who own games that require it's use and completely blocks them from using the products they paid for until they agree. <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

SpaceCase https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12437 2025-04-02T18:47:51Z

<p>SpaceCase: Removing something I was mistaken about</p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale===<br /> As of March 28, 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing customers to accept the current terms and conditions which were updated February 28th, 2025. This includes an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt; This affects owners of any games through the Rockstar Games Launcher as well as Steam users who own games that require it's use. <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

SpaceCase https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12436 2025-04-02T18:43:36Z

<p>SpaceCase: /* Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale */</p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale===<br /> As of March 28, 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing customers to accept the current terms and conditions which were updated February 28th, 2025. This includes vague terms that allow action to be taken against players who negatively affect other players' experiences (in a multiplayer game that encourages crime and violence against other players) as well as an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt; This affects owners of any games through the Rockstar Games Launcher as well as Steam users who own games that require it's use. <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

SpaceCase https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12435 2025-04-02T18:32:03Z

<p>SpaceCase: </p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale===<br /> As of April 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing customers to accept the current terms and conditions which includes an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt; This affects owners of any games through the Rockstar Games Launcher as well as Steam users who own games that require it's use.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

SpaceCase https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12434 2025-04-02T18:30:57Z

<p>SpaceCase: /* Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale */</p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale===<br /> As of April 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing Steam users to accept the current terms and conditions which includes an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt; This affects owners of any games through the Rockstar Games Launcher as well as Steam users who own games that require it's use.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

SpaceCase https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Rockstar_Games&diff=12433 2025-04-02T18:28:17Z

<p>SpaceCase: Added information about arbitration agreement forced after the sale</p> <hr /> <div>{{InfoboxCompany<br /> | Name = {{PAGENAME}}<br /> | Type =Subsidiary<br /> | Founded =1998<br /> | Industry =Video games<br /> | Official Website =https://www.rockstargames.com/<br /> | Logo =Rockstar Games Logo.svg<br /> }}'''[[wikipedia:Rockstar_Games|Rockstar Games, Inc]].''' is an American video-game publisher based in New York City. It is known for action-adventure game franchises such as ''Grand Theft Auto'' and ''Red Dead Redemption.''<br /> <br /> ==Incidents==<br /> This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA The Definitive Trilogy===<br /> {{Incomplete section}}<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 4 content removal===<br /> Licensing for some songs in ''GTA 4'' have run out, and updates to the game have been removing content after purchase.&lt;ref&gt;https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360001005308/Music-Updates-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-The-Lost-and-Damned-and-The-Ballad-of-Gay-Tony&lt;/ref&gt; A list of removed songs can be found here&lt;ref&gt;https://gtaforums.com/topic/908139-iv-song-removal-due-to-licenses-expiring/&lt;/ref&gt; and here.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/8f4crm/the_update_for_gta_4_removes_songs_from_the/&lt;/ref&gt; Players who purchased a physical disk copy can enjoy the full soundtrack but cannot update without losing content.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar - GTA 5 move to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase===<br /> {{Main|GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase}}<br /> On September 17, 2024 (11 years after release), Rockstar implemented a controversial update that included a more invasive and dangerous kernel-mode anti-cheat by BattlEye. This update retroactively restricted online usage to the Windows operating system, despite being fully functional on other operating systems like Linux and SteamOS. ''GTA 5 Online'' did work prior to this breaking change. Furthermore the kernel-level anti-cheat BattlEye is compatible with Linux, Rockstar chose not to take minimal steps to enable support.<br /> <br /> ===Rockstar prevents borrowing games on Steam===<br /> Other publishers allow borrowing of games for family members, Rockstar does not allow it.<br /> <br /> === Rockstar forces arbitration agreement after the sale ===<br /> As of April 2025, Rockstar Games Launcher is now forcing Steam users to accept the current terms and conditions which includes an arbitration agreement that may only be opted out of using a letter delivered via official mail courier services. &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=28 Feb 2025 |title=Rockstar Legal |url=https://www.rockstargames.com/legal}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]</div>

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