GTA Online players have noticed a mysterious phenomenon where the moon is disappearing from the night sky.
Until now Rockstar hasn’t yet acknowledged this glitch or provided any solution to this.
Fan theories are all over the GTA community about the probable reasons and how can this be resolved.
GTA Online has witnessed multiple weird in-game phenomena. Since it was released in 2013, players of this online multiplayer game have seen glitches ranging from flying cars to disappearing NPCs. So, these glitches aren’t shocking or bothersome for them. Still, the latest one left them both puzzled and amused.
Recently, players of GTA Online have reported the sudden disappearance of the moon from the night sky. A lot of players have witnessed this stellar dissipating glitch. Therefore, it has generated discussions across in-game forums and social media platforms where players share their experiences and look for some solutions.
The moon has always been a consistent element in the GTA universe. Though it doesn’t really impact the gameplay, players are aware that shooting at the moon changes its size. In GTA Online, specifically, the moon cycles through different phases, which adds an extra layer of realism to the gameplay. This explains that it’s more than a mere backdrop for GTA Online players.
While roaming the in-game world during the night, players love the presence of the moon in the sky. However, recently, players started reporting about scenarios where the moon mysteriously vanishes, leaving the night sky empty.
On Reddit, one user named GoldPoint5 first highlighted this glitch with one gameplay clip. The footage showed the player flying in the sky with a chopper. During the first few seconds the moon was there. After that it suddenly vanished from the sky, leaving the player puzzled. The player tried locating it by moving the chopper and the camera, but still, there was no trace of the moon.
As this report came, others started reporting the same occurrences across different platforms, which confirmed that it’s not an isolated thing. The GTA Online community has divided into groups to find a convincing explanation. While a group of players think this could be linked to recent updates or patches, others opine this might be a graphical bug.
The best part is that players have been taking it positively. Instead of criticizing Rockstar for this inconvenience, they are making jokes about moon theft in GTA Online.
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Up to this point, Rockstar hasn’t acknowledged this glitch or stated any exact reason for it. Therefore, the exact reason behind this glitch is still unknown. That doesn’t stop theories. Players have created their own theories to explain the reason behind the moon’s weird behavior.
Among the most convincing ones, the first theory states the latest GTA Online update has unintentionally introduced a bug that’s affecting the moon’s presence in the game. That looks satisfactory considering the massive and complicated code base of the game. The team may have overlooked a little mistake somewhere.
Another convincing theory stated that the game has a dynamic weather system and the moon’s behavior changes based on weather patterns and the day-night cycle. So, if the internal clock of the game doesn’t function properly, these issues are possible.
Finally, the third theory that seems to shed some light on this event is that this celestial disappearance is caused by specific hardware troubles or graphical settings. For example, mostly PC players have reported these glitches, suggesting certain PC configurations might be responsible for this problem.
The mysterious disappearance of the moon has sparked theories. However, nothing is concrete unless Rockstar Games acknowledges and provides some solutions to this issue. This glitch might seem minor , but it can still bring unforeseen consequences to the gameplay.
It’s indeed a trouble, but still this glitch has highlighted the complex codes and the dedicated player base of the game. In most games, players probably don’t notice such minor details, but in GTA Online, almost instantly, gamers have noticed this and reported it for a solution. As the GTA community keeps investigating and sharing their experiences, it's likely Rockstar will address and resolve these issues in future updates.
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