AI-Coded Taipei GTA Reaches 1.2 Million Concurrent Players Within Days of Launch
A browser-based game developed through an AI coding platform has drawn massive player numbers in its first three days online, despite minimal official promotion and a name that may invite legal scrutiny.
AICodeWith, a development studio, has released Taipei GTA, a free web-based game that mimics the open-world crime gameplay of Rockstar's franchise. The title's name carries potential legal risk, though the game remains accessible and fully playable at the time of publication. For those seeking a diversion while waiting for GTA 6, this browser-based experience offers an alternative, built at a reported cost of $10,000 in computational tokens. Players can access the game at https://taipei-gta.vercel.app/, with language options available in the top right corner.
According to a Taiwan television news report, Taipei GTA accumulated 1.2 million concurrent users within its first three days following release. Coverage of the game has appeared primarily in Taiwanese and Hong Kong media outlets, with English-language information sourced from a community wiki in the absence of official statements from the developers.
Platform and Development
The game was developed using the AICodeWith platform, described as a unified environment for developers that provides access to DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, GLM, and more than 30 additional AI models through a prepaid token system. AICodeWith appears to serve as both the developer and the platform provider, suggesting Taipei GTA may function as a demonstration or showcase for the underlying development tools. Few independent hobbyists would typically invest $10,000 in coding tokens for a single game project, making this release potentially valuable marketing for the platform itself.
The game runs as a web application hosted on the Vercel cloud platform. Current zones include several recognizable Taipei locations such as Ximending, Taipei Main Station, and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. The environment captures numerous elements of Taiwan's capital city, including neon-lit streets, motor scooters, convenience stores, cram school advertisements, night markets, and police presence.
Gameplay and Features
Following the template of classic GTA titles, Taipei GTA offers free-roaming gameplay centered on crime and urban exploration. Players begin on foot with basic clothing, their fists as weapons, and NTD$500 (approximately USD$16) in starting capital. The game currently contains 93 missions available once players master character controls and basic mechanics. Developers have indicated they are soliciting community input regarding future updates and development priorities.
Performance and Visual Style
Testing on a laptop with integrated graphics showed responsive performance, running at over 100 frames per second on a Radeon 890M without switching to discrete GPU acceleration. The game employs low-polygon models and simple lighting techniques, creating an aesthetic reminiscent of early-2000s retro gaming. While visually distinct from contemporary GTA releases, the closest comparison in the series would be San Andreas, though Taipei GTA presents a markedly different urban setting and cultural context.
Taipei GTA remains under active development and expansion, with the team continuing to add features and content.