Ex-Rockstar developer says GTA 6 won't be much different from GTA 5: 'I think people will be disappointed'

It seems that the only revolutionary change in GTA 6 is that we've all aged while waiting for it.

Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is one of the most anticipated games of next year. Publisher Take-Two has stated that Rockstar Games is striving for perfection in developing this project. However, a former developer from the studio advises fans to temper their expectations.

Obbe Vermeij, who worked on several installments of the Grand Theft Auto series, shared his impressions of the GTA 6 trailer. He praised the ambiance and depiction of Miami, particularly highlighting the beach scene featuring hundreds of well-detailed characters.

However, Vermeij warned that players might expect too much from the new installment. According to him, Rockstar is refining an already familiar formula, but the core gameplay is unlikely to differ significantly from GTA 5.

“I don't think it will be drastically different from GTA 5. People might be a bit disappointed,” the developer noted.

Vermeij explained his stance based on technological limitations. He pointed out that the pace of advancement in gaming technology has slowed compared to previous years. While there was a massive leap between PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2, the difference between PS4 and PS5 is not as striking. This makes achieving revolutionary changes in gameplay and graphics more challenging.

Despite the warnings, the former Rockstar developer is confident about the success of GTA 6. He predicts that the game will be “the best on the market” and will draw significant interest from players. However, whether the Rockstar Games team can meet all fan expectations will only be revealed with time.

Recently, the GTA 6 trailer from Rockstar Games reached a new milestone — 200 million views on YouTube. This happened just 7 months after its release in December last year. Take-Two assures that the game will be released in fall 2025 without any delays. Additionally, the sixth installment of GTA will offer players not only the main location in the fictional state of Leonida but also three additional islands.

Source: Tech4gamers