Rockstar Games aims for faster development after GTA 6
Rockstar Games has indicated that future titles will be developed more quickly, leveraging the technology, tools, and team built during the production of Grand Theft Auto 6. Head of development Phil Hooker stated that the foundations laid for GTA 6 will enable faster production of subsequent games, potentially avoiding another eight-year gap between major releases. This sentiment was echoed by technical director Phil Hooker and artist Aaron Garbut, with most outlets reporting that the studio believes this approach will allow them to do things more quickly.
Rockstar Games' head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe also stated that the studio intentionally changed its development practices for Grand Theft Auto 6 to avoid the crunch culture experienced during Red Dead Redemption 2's development. Rock Paper Shotgun noted that similar promises of greater efficiency were made for Red Dead Redemption 2.
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- Topic: Game Development
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: Rockstar Games
- Game: Red Dead Redemption 2
Coverage across 6 outlets
GTA 6 follow-up will be sooner than you think confirms Rockstar
Rockstar Games has indicated that future projects will be developed more quickly, leveraging the foundation built for Grand Theft Auto 6. While not confirming specific titles, the studio suggested that the development engine and tools will allow for faster iteration, potentially leading to expansions or new titles sooner than the eight-year gap seen between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6. The article also touches on the reasons behind Grand Theft Auto 6's multiple delays.
Rockstar's next game won't take eight years to make: "The engine, the tools and the team we've built during GTA 6 will allow us to do things more quickly"
Rockstar Games aims to develop future titles more quickly, leveraging the tools and team built for Grand Theft Auto 6. The studio has significantly increased its workforce since Red Dead Redemption 2's launch. The article also touches on the challenges of game leaks and the impact of development delays.
Rockstar are "confident" that GTA 7 won't take another eight years, despite similar promises of greater efficiency seemingly having come with Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games leadership expresses confidence that future titles, including Grand Theft Auto 7, will not require the eight years of development seen for Grand Theft Auto 6. They believe the tools and engine built for Grand Theft Auto 6 will allow for 'sideways' expansion rather than purely 'upwards' growth, though similar claims were made for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Rockstar vowed GTA 6 wouldn't be finished "by crunching" after Red Dead Redemption 2's tough development, says publishing lead: "I think we did things differently, and I'm proud of that"
Rockstar Games' head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe stated that the studio intentionally changed its development practices for Grand Theft Auto 6 to avoid the crunch culture experienced during Red Dead Redemption 2's development. While acknowledging that the process hasn't been perfect, Kolbe expressed pride in the studio's efforts to implement better policies, such as paid time off, to improve working conditions.
GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Insists Its Next Game Won't Take Another 8 Years to Make
Rockstar Games has stated that its next title, following Grand Theft Auto 6, will not require an eight-year development cycle. The company did not provide any details about what this future game might be.
GTA 6 took 13 years, but GTA 7 won't – Rockstar says "the tools and the team we've built during this project will allow us to do things more quickly" in the future
Rockstar Games technical director Phil Hooker stated that the development tools and team built for Grand Theft Auto 6 will enable faster production of future titles like Grand Theft Auto 7. This approach aims to reduce the long wait times between major releases, a sentiment echoed by artist Aaron Garbut.
Rockstar Says You Won’t Have To Wait Another 8 Years After GTA 6 For Its Next Game
Rockstar Games aims to reduce the development time for future titles by leveraging the technology and team built for Grand Theft Auto 6. Head of development Phil Hooker stated that the foundations laid for GTA 6 will enable faster production of subsequent games, potentially avoiding another eight-year gap between major releases.