I can’t stop making things with GTA Online’s Content Creator

I was pretty excited about Grand Theft Auto Online’s content creator that allows users to build their own races and deathmatches, but I didn’t expect to get this into it. Since the feature was added a few days ago (with a big BETA tag, naturally) it’s all I’ve wanted to do in the game.

The tools are surprisingly easy to use and while it’s not as granularly customizable as Little Big Planet or Trials Evolution there’s a lot you can do with it. I didn’t realize until I was deep into a new deathmatch that helicopters, planes and military vehicles can be dropped in at will. You can switch to the default over-the-shoulder camera to stash objects, weapons and checkpoints. There’s plenty of potential with dynamic (explosive) objects and ramps for more exciting and unpredictable races than Rockstar’s own.

While making this stuff is easy, finding it may put a damper on the whole thing. Right now the only way to find user created stuff is through the Rockstar Social Club website. There’s loads of options to find just the event you’re looking for but having that search within the game would make it much more accessible. Rockstar will be verifying quality content and pushing it into the game world as well as promoting user made stuff through in-game events. If you’re still chasing the game’s numerous awards there’s more incentive to dip into the tools with rewards for plays, up-votes and an unlockable Rockstar t-shirt should the team bestow a verified tag on your creation.

So what’s next? Tanks vs Choppers? Garbage truck racing through the mountains? Molotov fights on a deserted island? I may not be super hot on competing online but I sure do love making these things.