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'The whole world doesn't look like that. You focus on the areas of the trailer' — Former Rockstar environmental artist says what fans see in GTA 6 trailers has been 'madly polished' but 'everything that's not in that view' won't be as refined yet
A former Rockstar Games environmental artist, David O'Reilly, stated that the areas shown in Grand Theft Auto 6 trailers are highly polished, but other parts of the game world may not be as refined yet. He also mentioned that even after five years on the project, he has limited knowledge of the storyline, only knowing there are two main characters. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that marketing for the game will ramp up in the coming months, with the game slated for a November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Former GTA 6 artist also "can't wait" for Trailer 3, but warns the final game won't be exactly like what you see: "That view is getting madly polished"
Former Grand Theft Auto 6 artist David O'Reilly expressed excitement for the upcoming trailer but cautioned that the final game will undergo significant polishing. He noted that while trailer footage is highly refined, the broader game world is still in development. O'Reilly also shared that his involvement was limited to the art department, leaving him unaware of the game's storyline.
Crimson Desert "does rivers better" than Red Dead Redemption 2, says former Rockstar artist in praise of the open-world game's attention to detail: "I couldn't be more pleased to see this"
Former Rockstar Games artist David O'Reilly praised Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert for its advanced water physics, stating it surpasses Red Dead Redemption 2's rivers. O'Reilly, who worked on Red Dead Redemption 2's water, highlighted Crimson Desert's use of live particle simulation for its impressive hydrodynamics.
Crimson Desert’s Rivers, Attention to Detail Praised by Red Dead Redemption 2’s Water Artist
David O’Reilly, the water artist for Red Dead Redemption 2, has praised Crimson Desert for its detailed portrayal of water, calling its river implementation superior to his own work. Despite this praise, O'Reilly noted a single flaw in the game. Crimson Desert has achieved significant sales since its release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, though critical and player reception has been mixed regarding certain game design choices.
