Grand Theft Auto 5 Online: How to Use Deathmatch Creator

Unleash your inner game designer with GTA Online’s Deathmatch Creator! Dive into Rockstar’s powerful tools to craft thrilling custom battles, from chaotic free-for-alls to strategic team clashes. Whether you’re placing spawn points, setting weapon restrictions, or tweaking weather conditions for dramatic effect, the possibilities are endless. Publish your masterpiece and let the world experience your vision—will your creation become the next Rockstar-verified classic?

Deathmatch creator

You have two modes to choose from: all for all or team fight. The first step is to select a place where you want to create your Deathmatch. Open the map and click on the location you want to move to. You will see the selected area from above. You can move the view with the left analogue stick and change camera position with the right one. The left and right triggers can be used to zoom in and out.

Deathmatch details

Select Deathmatch details. Here you have some basic options, such as:

Title – 25 characters max
Description – 250 characters max
Photo – this will appear while launching the creation as well as on Rockstar Games Social Club website
Deathmatch Type – Normal or Team
Number of Teams – for Team Deathmatch you set a number of teams that can compete. This may be 2-4.
Maximum Players – 2-16
Minimum Players – 2-16
Time Limit – maximum play-time for the Deathmatch game – this may be 5-60 minutes.
Target Score – achieving this score by any player will end the Deathmatch. This may be 10-40 kills. If you turn this off, the winner will be the player with the highest score after the time limit is reached.
Lock Weapons – this option allows you to choose weapons sets. Owned Pickups means that everyone can use their own weapons as well as those picked up during combat. Forced Pickups means that players starts with the weapon set by the game host, but can also use the weapons picked up during the game. Forced means that players start with a weapon set by the host.
Time of Day– Current, Morning, Noon, Night
Weather – Current, Clear, Rainy
Traffic – choose whether the world traffic is on during the Deathmatch or not. When this option is on, there are cars and civilians going around.
Lobby Radio – set the radio station that is playing in the Lobby

Placement

Another game creation option is Placement.

Place Trigger – mark the location on the map where players will gather to join the game
Lobby Camera – must be placed close to the Trigger. The area you select will be visible for everyone in the Lobby
Spawn Points – select places, where players will appear at the start of the game as well as when they respawn after death. It is important to set at least 2 points for each player (e.g. for 2 players maximum set 4 Spawn Points, and for 16 players you will need 32 of these).
Team Start Points – in case of Team Deathmatch you need to set a Start Point for each team. One player has to have one Start Point.
Weapons – choose what weapon will be available in the Deathmatch area
Vehicles – place vehicles available for players (e.g. cars, motorbikes, tanks, etc.)
Props – you can also set various items, which may serve as covers (e.g. ramps, dumpsters, barriers etc.)
Randomize – the creator automatically generates Spawn Points and Weapons on a given area
Toggle Radar – switch the zoom level of the Radar
Delete Options – delete selected elements or clear the entire map

Radio – choose a radio station you want to listen to during the creation process

When the creation is ready you need to test it. Click on test option. A Deathmatch against AI-controlled characters will start.

After you have finished the test you can make some final changes. If everything is working as planned, you have now two options.

What are some creative title ideas for a Deathmatch in GTA Online

Here are some creative title ideas for a Deathmatch in GTA Online:

Pier Pressure: A chaotic battle on the crowded Del Perro Pier.
Desert Duel: Long-range combat in the barren Grand Senora Desert.
Rain of Chaos: A nighttime clash in stormy Mount Chiliad.
Thunderdome Throwdown: A high-stakes 1v1 arena showdown.
Drive-by Showdown: BMX-mounted combat on a treacherous mountain pass.
Molotov Mayhem: A fiery battle with only Molotovs as weapons.
Freeway Frenzy: Deathmatch amidst speeding traffic on La Puerta Freeway.
Urban Warfare: Tight, close-quarter combat in downtown Los Santos.
Night Ops: Tactical team warfare under cover of darkness.
Explosive Encounter: RPGs-only chaos in a confined industrial zone.

These titles aim to intrigue players while hinting at the unique settings or challenges of each match.

What are some themed Deathmatch ideas

Here are some themed Deathmatch ideas for GTA Online:

Apocalyptic Showdown: A battle set in a ruined cityscape with limited resources and environmental hazards like fire and explosions.
Pirate’s Cove: Fight on a secluded island surrounded by water, featuring shipwrecks and treasure chests as cover.
Zombie Survival: Players face off in an abandoned village while avoiding hordes of AI-controlled zombies.
Cyberpunk Chaos: A futuristic setting with neon lights, drones, and advanced weaponry, emphasizing high-tech combat.
Western Shootout: A classic duel in a dusty desert town with revolvers and rifles as the only weapons.
Superhero Clash: Players take on the roles of masked vigilantes with unique abilities and gadgets.
Medieval Madness: A melee-focused match in a castle setting, featuring swords, shields, and crossbows.
Space Station Skirmish: Zero-gravity combat aboard an orbital station with sci-fi weapons.
Underwater Warfare: A submerged arena where players use harpoons and scuba gear to fight.
Carnival Carnage: A chaotic deathmatch in an amusement park with roller coasters and funhouse mirrors adding unpredictability.

These ideas leverage unique settings and themes to create engaging and memorable gameplay experiences.