This fake racing brand fooled players into thinking it was real
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This fake racing brand fooled players into thinking it was real

The 'Maibatsu Rally Division' livery brand on the MonstroCiti is a parody of Mitsubishi's real Ralliart division — so convincing that some players initially believed it was a legitimate licensed partnership.

Source: MonstroCiti — CC BY-SA

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GTA+ June 2023 header showcasing the MonstroCiti's Maibatsu Rally Division livery — the Ralliart parody that fooled players into thinking it was legit.
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GTA+ June 2023 header showcasing the MonstroCiti's Maibatsu Rally Division livery — the Ralliart parody that fooled players into thinking it was legit.

GTA+ test drive lineup featuring the MonstroCiti — that fake Ralliart livery looking deceptively official.
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GTA+ test drive lineup featuring the MonstroCiti — that fake Ralliart livery looking deceptively official.

HAO Premium Test Ride week putting the MonstroCiti front and center — fake Ralliart branding and all.
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HAO Premium Test Ride week putting the MonstroCiti front and center — fake Ralliart branding and all.

First MonstroCiti shot: from this angle, you totally get why players thought this Ralliart knockoff was the real deal.
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First MonstroCiti shot: from this angle, you totally get why players thought this Ralliart knockoff was the real deal.

Second MonstroCiti shot: the Maibatsu Rally Division livery detail is so on-point, zero players questioned it.
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Second MonstroCiti shot: the Maibatsu Rally Division livery detail is so on-point, zero players questioned it.

Third MonstroCiti shot: another angle on this Ralliart parody so convincing, Rockstar didn't pay a dime for licensing.
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Third MonstroCiti shot: another angle on this Ralliart parody so convincing, Rockstar didn't pay a dime for licensing.

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