Rockstar Games Doubled in Size for GTA 6, Hired Real World Professionals for Fashion, Vehicles, and More

Rockstar Games experienced a significant expansion in size for the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, hiring additional professionals to handle various aspects of the game. According to a feature in Dazed, the company doubled its employee headcount following the release of Red Dead Redemption 2, bringing the total number of employees to around 4,000.

This hiring spree included real-world professionals such as a Los Angeles-based stylist named Jillian Carr, who was brought on to create a "fashion ecosystem" for Vice City, and racecar drivers to assist with vehicle handling. Additionally, Rockstar hired 50 real street artists to design murals throughout the game's map. While the use of consultants is not uncommon for this project, Carr and other professionals have been full-time employees at Rockstar since 2023 and play a significant role in the game's development.

The studio also announced new gameplay details for GTA 6, such as the impact of eating, working out, and sleeping on characters, hinting at a more immersive experience for players. Rockstar will officially unveil more information about GTA 6 tomorrow on Netflix, which is anticipated to provide a deep dive into the game's gameplay.