GTA 6 has been a highly anticipated game for years, with fans eagerly waiting for the next installment in the popular franchise. However, the game has been taking longer to develop than anyone initially expected. According to Rockstar Games CEO, Charles Selnick, there are a handful of good reasons behind this delay.
The first and main reason is the continued success of GTA Online. Rockstar Games has done a great job supporting the online game with new content, and the player numbers have been consistently high. As a result, Rockstar doesn’t feel the need to rush the release of GTA 6 because GTA Online is still working well and players seem to be enjoying it.
Another reason for the delay is the controversy that Rockstar got themselves into back in 2018. At the time, the company released Red Dead Redemption 2, which is still one of the highest-rated games ever released. However, the company also got caught up in a scandal involving “crunch time,” where employees were allegedly working many hours of overtime every night in order to get the game released on time. This prompted backlash from both the media and the public, and Rockstar learned from this experience. According to Selnick, the company is now making sure to give their employees ample time to work on the game and while there are still deadlines for GTA 6, they are not as strict as they were for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Finally, probably the biggest reason for the delay is all of the changes Rockstar has had to make to the story and environment of the game. One of the most difficult things about creating an open-world game like GTA that is set in modern-day is that things can change and events can alter the course of the game’s development. This requires constant updating and reworking of the game’s story and environment to ensure that it stays relevant and engaging for players.
Overall, while it may be frustrating for fans to have to wait longer for the release of GTA 6, it is important to remember that the game’s development is a complex and time-consuming process. Rockstar Games is doing their best to ensure that the game is as high-quality and enjoyable as possible, and it is likely that the wait will be worth it in the end.
