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A fundamental Red Dead Redemption 2 system provided the basis for how GTA 6's NPCs work - but it was nearly cut because of an ambitious Rockstar studio head
Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature an advanced NPC interaction system, evolving from the one introduced in Red Dead Redemption 2. This system, initially prototyped in 2014-2015 by Mark Tennant and championed by Rockstar North boss Rob Nelson, allows for more nuanced interactions with NPCs beyond simple greetings or antagonizing.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s NPC Interaction System Was First Prototyped Back in 2014
According to a report by Jason Schreier, Rockstar Games began prototyping the complex NPC interaction system for Grand Theft Auto 6 as early as 2014. This system, which allows players to greet and antagonize NPCs, was further developed in Red Dead Redemption 2. The article also details the game's extensive development period, team growth, and creative freedom afforded to artists.
