Stockholm Pride created an unofficial modification for the popular action game Grand Theft Auto 5. The organization released a trailer for what the event would look like within the game, featuring everything from lively floats and rainbow-collared canines.
Animated characters carry signs with words like "Love Comes in All Colors," "Los Santos Pride" and others that show support for Orlando. Meanwhile, a blimp flies overhead with "Love is in the Air" written on its side. The unofficial Los Santos parade that's offered by Stockholm Pride is available for PC users only for the time being and can be downloaded for free.
The project was done in collaboration with Garbergs, JulioNiB, 8-Bit Bastard, TheFriedTurkey, Merfish and TheNathanNS. Though the pride parade wasn't included by Rockstars Games itself, the company has previously released an expansion pack titled 'The Ballad of Gay Tony.'
Pride-Inclusive Action Games
Stockholm Pride Added a Rainbow-Filled Parade to GTA 5
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