GTA 6 Was Originally Meant to Release Much Sooner Than We Realized
Rockstar Games has revealed that it originally intended to develop GTA 6 alongside Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning it probably would've come out much sooner than we ever realized.
Rockstar Games initially planned to develop both GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 simultaneously, but the ambitious nature of Red Dead Redemption 2 forced them to prioritize it, delaying GTA 6. However, the groundwork laid for GTA 6 during Red Dead Redemption 2's development, including its NPC interaction system, has ultimately benefited the GTA title.
Had GTA 6 been developed alongside Red Dead Redemption 2, it likely would have been released in the early 2020s instead of being delayed for years. Despite multiple delays and setbacks, including an initial projected release window of 2025, Rockstar remains optimistic about the future of the franchise, having doubled in size during development and making significant operational changes.
It remains uncertain what Rockstar's next project will be, with speculation ranging from Red Dead 3 to a completely new IP, but no release date is expected for at least another eight years.
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