GTA 6 Hype: Why Rockstar's Biggest Risk Isn't Money
For players, this suggests GTA 6's biggest hurdle is meeting massive expectations rather than funding issues. For the industry, it highlights that even cash-rich studios face pressure to deliver.
For players, this suggests GTA 6's biggest hurdle is meeting massive expectations rather than funding issues. For the industry, it highlights that even cash-rich studios face pressure to deliver.
Key points - Former Rockstar designer Jérémy Hartvick worked on Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6 before leaving in 2020. - Hartvick said Rockstar never questioned if it could afford to keep staff, only whether it could meet expectations. - GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to sell well, with GTA 5 charting in Europe's PS5 top five in September. - Rockstar is currently in an employment tribunal after letting go of staff last year for allegedly spurious reasons.
Timeline - 2020: Jérémy Hartvick leaves Rockstar after working on Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6. - Last year: Rockstar lets go of a number of staff, leading to an ongoing employment tribunal. - September this year: GTA 5 charts in the top five digital games for PS5 in Europe.
FAQ
Q: Did Jérémy Hartvick say Rockstar is laying off staff? A: No, he said Rockstar can afford to keep staff and layoffs aren't the main concern. However, Rockstar is in an employment tribunal over past redundancies.
Q: Why did Hartvick leave Rockstar? A: He cited personal reasons, including wanting to be closer to family in continental Europe and the intense workload at the Edinburgh office.
Q: Is GTA 6 still coming out? A: Yes, Rockstar is gearing up to release GTA 6, though no official release date has been announced.
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