GTA 6 writer says the series has never had "much focus on national politics" beyond GTA 4's war on terror, and the latest entry won't get "too specific"

GTA 6 writer Rupert Humphries has revealed that the upcoming game will not heavily focus on national politics beyond GTA 4's war on terror. The senior vice president of narrative emphasized that Rockstar sought to avoid tying their satire too closely to specific figures or groups, aiming for the game to feel timeless rather than reflective of the exact world.

Instead, the game will feature election signs, robocalls, and political radio shows to create a satirical parody of Florida. Humphries explained that Rockstar aimed to create their own slanted, overblown versions of contemporary phenomena, rather than mimicking the real world. The writer also discussed Rockstar's approach to the American dream, suggesting that it may have become more modest due to the cost of living crisis.

Despite the game's focus on glitzy action adventure, Humphries hinted at potential for the next entry to satirize a US political climate with far-right extremism and ludicrous memes.