Can You Post GTA 6 Footage? Rockstar's Policy for YouTube and Streams

What the policy is

Rockstar publishes a support article titled “Policy on posting copyrighted Rockstar Games material.” It was last updated on January 10, 2025, before GTA 6’s launch window, and it does not name GTA 6 (Rockstar Support). Official Rockstar has not published a separate GTA 6 version that we could find, so treat this as the general policy that Rockstar currently publishes for its games. Whether anything changes at launch is not announced. Rumor / unconfirmed

What it says

The policy answers a question about posting game footage on YouTube or other sites and using copyrighted material on fan sites (Rockstar Support): Official

• The default: Take-Two Interactive “generally does not object” to fans using its material for non-commercial purposes in a way that does not intentionally spoil the plot for others.
• Non-commercial means you do not make money through the game footage you post, and you do not use the material as part of a promotion for a product or service.
• Takedowns: Take-Two reserves the right to have its copyrighted material taken down at any time.
• Gameplay is welcome: Rockstar says it is happy for fans to upload their gameplay and sometimes shares fan clips on its newswire and social media.

What gets taken down

Rockstar lists examples of posts that would result in a takedown notice (Rockstar Support): Official

1. In-game entertainment shown in isolation: the TV shows and comedy performances in Grand Theft Auto, or the silent movies in Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar prefers fans to experience them inside the game’s world.
2. Content that violates Rockstar’s terms of service, which are published at rockstargames.com/legal.

The list is explicitly not exhaustive, and Rockstar reserves the right to remove content it finds objectionable case by case.

What the policy does not cover

The policy says it addresses occasional, non-commercial use by individual members of the fan community. It does not apply to film, TV or streaming distribution, music videos, advertisements, or publication in books, magazines or digital publishing (Rockstar Support). Official Licensing requests go to copyright@take2games.com and must describe the content and proposed use in detail.

Is a monetized channel “commercial”?

The policy’s definition is short: not making money through the footage you post. A channel with ads or sponsorships earns money from its videos, and the policy does not say how it treats that case. We do not know how Take-Two handles it, and we will not guess. If your income depends on it, ask the contact above. Rumor / unconfirmed

Official press material

Rockstar’s GTA 6 site has a Media page that invites visitors to “download and share” trailers, imagery and more, with videos, clips, screenshots and artwork (Rockstar). Official The page we read does not state usage terms. For a site that earns from advertising, which is our situation, we read that as not enough to rely on, so we do not use official screenshots or video. Our images are original illustrations, and official videos are embedded from Rockstar’s YouTube channel only after a click. See GTA 6 trailers.

Leaks and spoilers

The policy’s spoiler language is about not intentionally spoiling the plot. Leaked material is a different matter: it is unauthorized. See how to judge GTA 6 leaks.

Practical steps for creators

This is general advice and not legal advice.

1. Read the policy itself, linked above, before you plan a channel around the game.
2. Post your own gameplay, not the game’s isolated TV and comedy content.
3. Avoid plot spoilers in titles and thumbnails.
4. If you plan commercial use, contact Take-Two first.
5. Check the policy again close to launch. It may be updated.