Rockstar Editor Removal: What You Need to Know

The Announcement and Its Impact

Rockstar Games announced today that Rockstar Editor will no longer be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles starting on February 20, and all user-uploaded clips will be deleted on that date. This decision will have a significant impact on players who have been using the Rockstar Editor to edit and share their gameplay clips from Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online.

First introduced in 2015, Rockstar Editor has been a valuable tool for players to create and customize their gameplay clips, which they could then upload to YouTube and the Rockstar Social Club. However, the removal of this feature from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles is necessary in order to support ongoing updates to these games on both platforms. This means that players will no longer have access to the editing and sharing capabilities provided by the Rockstar Editor on these consoles.

Support for Rockstar Editor and saved Clips or Projects on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is ending on Feb. 20, 2024. Players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will remain unaffected, but those on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will need to take action to preserve their gameplay clips before the removal date.

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Preserving Gameplay Clips

A short FAQ was uploaded to the Rockstar website to explain the program's removal in more detail and help players preserve their gameplay clips. Players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S will remain unaffected, but those on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will likely want to download any clips they've uploaded via the video editing program before they're deleted on February 20.

Players who want to avoid losing their Rockstar Editor clips will want to follow these steps to preserve them:

1. Open the Rockstar Editor

2. Select Video Gallery

3. Select the Project you want to export

4. Select Upload to YouTube, then yesIf no YouTube account has been linked to your Rockstar Games account, then select 'Yes' to continue to link your accounts

5. Follow instructions to link your YouTube account to your Rockstar Games account

6. Return to game after linking the accounts

7. If you agree to the sharing policy, select Upload

8. Confirm your video title, then the video description, tagging, etc.

This will upload the clips in question to YouTube, where they can be enjoyed for years to come. Players are advised to take these steps to ensure that their gameplay clips are preserved for future enjoyment.

Looking Ahead to Grand Theft Auto 6

Rockstar Games is currently in the process of developing the next entry in the GTA series: Grand Theft Auto 6. While the removal of Rockstar Editor from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles may be disappointing for some players, it is important to note that Rockstar Games is focused on supporting ongoing updates to their games on both platforms, including the development of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Players can look forward to the next installment in the iconic GTA series, which is expected to bring new and exciting gameplay experiences. As Rockstar Games continues to innovate and evolve, players can anticipate the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 and the possibilities it holds for the future of gaming.