How About a GTA Set Outside the United States? 'Never Say Never,' Rockstar Boss Teases, but Don't Hold Your Breath

Rockstar, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto series, has stated that they are not ruling out the possibility of creating a GTA game set outside of the United States, but they stress that fans should not hold their breath for such a development. Co-studio head Rob Nelson made these remarks in an interview with The Guardian, asserting that there are "plenty more stories to tell in America."

The GTA series has predominantly focused on three locations over its 25-year history: Liberty City (New York), Vice City (Miami), and San Andreas (California). However, GTA 5 briefly introduced the Midwest in the form of North Yankton. Despite this, Rockstar's focus on American culture is evident, as former creative director Dan Houser suggested that it would be challenging to adapt the series to locations outside the United States.

Houser noted that "Americana" is deeply ingrained within the IP, making it hard to replicate the game's essence in different countries.

While there have been rumors of Rockstar exploring overseas settings, such as a potential GTA game set in Japan in the early to mid-2000s, and GTA 5's scrapped DLC for Paris, it appears that Rockstar's primary focus remains on American culture. The upcoming GTA 6, set to launch on November 19, will return to Vice City, and fans are encouraged to preload the game, which is expected to be one of the biggest launches in history.