A fan-made modification project aiming to run Grand Theft Auto 5 on the Nintendo Switch was discontinued following a legal notice from Take-Two Interactive, the game's publisher. The developer, who had previously announced plans to release the port, confirmed the shutdown in a public statement, citing the cease-and-desist directive as the reason for ending development. The project's creator expressed gratitude for community support while acknowledging the decision was necessary to avoid escalating legal consequences. No lawsuit has been filed to date, but the developer stated they would likely lose in court given Take-Two's legal position and their own public statements about the project's intent. The shutdown occurs amid broader industry scrutiny over unauthorized game modifications, as Rockstar Games recently updated its modding policies to prohibit alterations that enable gameplay on unsupported platforms. The developer emphasized they would not release the project's code to others, citing concerns that this could trigger formal legal action. GTA 5 has never been officially released on the Switch, and while Rockstar has explored potential Switch 2 compatibility for future titles, no official announcements have been made regarding GTA 6 for the platform.