Iconic action RPG franchise Grand Theft Auto is confirmed to be incubating its next installment, nearly a decade after the release of GTA 5. Earlier this year, Rockstar Games had declared ongoing production on GTA 6. , to put an end to years of speculation. However, fans are still waiting for a concrete release window.
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While the game has received an official mention, tipsters never stop giving more. In fact, the game’s plot along with some location details were previously leaked. The updates, so far, have been pretty satiating for early fans. However, a tipster found new information that could upset many fans.
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Considering the new speculation, the next Grand Theft Auto game could see more delays. So, as some fans expected, GTA 6 may not be released next year. A more likely year could be 2024!
GTA 6 reportedly faced a lot of hurdles
According to an industry insider, Rockstar Games has had a lot of problems with the production of GTA 6, both in financial and development terms. Although it is speculation, this information comes from a figure who has been consistent with his revelations.
As it happens, the informant by the name of ‘Matheusvictorbr’ claimed the situation of the production of GTA 6 in Portuguese.
Rockstar Games ran into a number of issues that weren’t fleshed out in its next Grand Theft Auto title.
Like these ambitions left on paper, which appeared to be promising, but in practice it was a burden, as much as Financial, how much in its development itself.
– Matheusvictorbr- (@Matheusbr9895_) August 2, 2022
When translated, the tweet reads: “Rockstar Games faced several problems in the development of its next title, Grand Theft Auto. As well as the ambitions left on paper, which seemed promising, but in practice they were a nightmare, both financially and in their own development.”
A rockstar game now tends to keep the goal of its current version of the next Grand Theft Auto title and follow the caliber of RDRII.
– Matheusvictorbr- (@Matheusbr9895_) August 2, 2022
A second tweet from him read: “Rockstar games now tend to stick with their current version of the goal for the next Grand Theft Auto title to follow the caliber of RDRII.”
As fans can figure out, Rockstar Games faced a huge dilemma during the production of GTA 6. While Rockstar Games didn’t make it apparent on paper during the announcement, the company struggled financially and with the game’s development. As a result, the company is now aiming for the upcoming game to match the caliber of its other successful action RPG, Red Dead Redemption 2.
With the financial and development dilemma at hand, the release of GTA 6 may not happen any time soon. However, officials have not confirmed anything related to Matheusvictorbr’s tweets, so fans may want to take the same with a grain of salt. Furthermore, Rockstar Games has likely already found a way to address the issues.
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The next GTA game will feature a female playable protagonist for the first time, according to a report. In fact, the game’s story is inspired by Bonnie and Clyde, a real-life criminal couple from the 20th century.
Some more details of Grand Theft Auto 6
– working title Project Americas
– the main location is a fictional version of Miami + its surroundings
– the game will evolve over time, adding new cities
– the game world is already big; more indoor locations than before. gta games pic.twitter.com/UzVYpWb6Hs—Nibel (@Nibellion) July 27, 2022
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