We’re well past the pandemic. Just a few years ago, we were all in all kinds of lockdown orders. People were told to stay home and keep away from each other as healthcare officials worked through a proper vaccine. This move forced so many jobs to become remote, allowing a transition to continue working at home without having to venture back to the offices. However, we’re seeing more companies, such as Rockstar Games, request employees to return.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is “Seeking Creative Perfection” and Will Launch When it’s “Optimized Creatively”
09.02.2024 - 19:59 / gamingbolt.com / Strauss Zelnick / Rockstar Games / Will
Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially set to launch sometime in 2025, which means we’re still a ways off from getting our hands on it yet, but given the magnitude of the release and just how long the wait for it has been, there’s no shortage of anxious fans who’re wondering when exactly in 2025 the game will launch. And for now, Take-Two Interactive – the parent company of GTA developer Rockstar Games – has no concrete answer to that question.
Speaking during the company’s recent quarterly earnings call, when asked about how Two-Two Interactive goes about deciding when a tentpole release like Grand Theft Auto 6 will release, CEO Strauss Zelnick said that above all else, what Rockstar Games is aiming for is “perfection”, and though there is “inherent tension” between wanting to make a great game and wanting to get it out on sale, Rockstar tends to lean towards the latter.
“We’re seeking perfection, and when we feel we’ve optimized creatively, that’s the time to release,” Zelnick said (via Wccftech). “And we’re all in this together. In terms of motivations and incentives, the financial incentives of everyone who works at this company are aligned with those of the shareholders.”
He added: “There’s inherent tension – potentially – between getting something to market and creating perfection, but this company errs on the side of perfection.”
Zelnick also touched on the anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6’s release, and what Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar’s expectations are for how that will translate to sales. He said that though anticipation for GTA 6 certainly seems much higher than it was for GTA 5, given the latter’s tremendous sales – having sold over 195 million units worldwide – Take-Two is stopping “well short of making predictions” about how GTA 6 will sell.
“Our sense is that the anticipation [forGTA 6] is much higher – much, much higher,” he said (via GamesRadar). “On the other hand, you know, 195 million units [of GTA 5 sold] to date is nothing to sneeze at. We stop well short of making predictions about how the title will do, but clearly anticipation is running very, very high.”
Predicting how Grand Theft Auto 6 will sell in comparison to its predecessor may very well be a fool’s errand, but there’s certainly no doubt that anticipation surrounding it is higher than it ever was for any past instalment in the series- not just because it’s a new GTA game, but also because it’s been so long since the last one came out.
For instance, Grand Theft Auto 6’s reveal trailer had more views on YouTube in its first day than GTA 5’s debut trailer had in 12 years. In December, the trailer had gone on to surpass 150 million views, and at the time of writing, it sits at 174 million views.
Whenever Grand
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
rockpapershotgun.com
29.02.2024 / 16:29
Rockstar reportedly orders GTA 6 developers to end hybrid working in the name of "quality and polish"
GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games are reportedly ending hybrid working and requiring employees to return to the office full-time, with a view to being in "the best position to deliver the next Grand Theft Auto at the level of quality and polish we know it requires, along with a publishing roadmap that matches the scale and ambition of the game." That's allegedly from an email to staff sent by head of publishing Jenn Kolbe.
gameranx.com
29.02.2024 / 13:55
Rumor: Grand Theft Auto VI Developers Are Required To Return To The Office
A new rumor has appeared hinting at the development status of Grand Theft Auto VI.
eurogamer.net
29.02.2024 / 12:53
Rockstar tells Grand Theft Auto 6 developers to return to office full-time
Employees at Rockstar have been asked to return to the office five days a week, now that GTA 6 enters its final year of development.
videogameschronicle.com
29.02.2024 / 11:51
Grand Theft Auto 6 devs asked to return to the office full-time ‘for productivity and security reasons’
Rockstar Games has reportedly requested that employees return to the office full-time as it approaches the final stages of development on Grand Theft Auto 6.
gamerant.com
29.02.2024 / 11:11
Final Stages of Grand Theft Auto 6 Development Underway
After years of anticipation, Grand Theft Auto 6 is entering the last stages of development and Rockstar Games' leadership is preparing for the final push. It's been just over a decade since fans of GTA got a new entry in the series and two years since Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 was in development. Over that time, gamers have grown more excited and hungry for any news about how the sequel is shaping up.
gamerant.com
24.02.2024 / 21:53
Rumor: Grand Theft Auto 6 May Bring Back One San Andreas Song
Legendary artist Anita Ward may have just hinted at her involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6. This led some fans to speculate that one of her iconic songs that was already featured in GTA: San Andreas, although sung by a different artist, could also be part of GTA 6.
tech.hindustantimes.com
21.02.2024 / 08:49
GTA 6 leaks roundup: Everything we know about the next Grand Theft Auto game
Rockstar Games is gearing up for the launch of its next big game in 2025. Grand Theft Auto 6 or GTA 6 is an upcoming open-world action-adventure video game and a sequel to 2013's GTA 5. The GTA 6 trailer premiered last year and broke the record for most views in 24 hours for a non-music video. While it gave us the first glimpse into the world of GTA 6, there's not much information about what could the game offer. That said, leaks and rumours suggest several groundbreaking features in line. Here's everything we know about GTA 6 so far.
videogameschronicle.com
20.02.2024 / 19:11
Here’s the first look at the Borderlands film
The first photos showing off the upcoming Borderlands film have been released.
gamerant.com
18.02.2024 / 01:51
Grand Theft Auto 4 Fan Makes Surprise Discovery in Trash Pile
A Grand Theft Auto 4 fan online got a great surprise recently, after discovering a cool piece of merch hidden in a random trash pile. While gamers are still finding new details in Grand Theft Auto 4itself, it's much rarer to find these interesting out-of-game discoveries, especially as the game ages.
gameranx.com
14.02.2024 / 15:33
Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Still Hitting Milestones
Fans can’t wait to get their hands on Grand Theft Auto VI. We’ve been waiting for the next installment for years, and expectations are high. After Grand Theft Auto V, the Rockstar Games developers put more effort into supporting the game after its release. The online component is still enjoyed by gamers worldwide, with new content to keep them logging in regularly. But Rockstar Games finally pulled back the veil of their next installment in December last year.
tech.hindustantimes.com
14.02.2024 / 10:13
GTA 6 release date could pushed back, leaks suggest; Know when it could come out
GTA 6 release date: Earlier this month, the GTA 6 release date was tipped when Rockstar Games had its annual earnings conference call. During the meeting, Take-Two Interactive representatives discussed the roadmap for the upcoming fiscal years in terms of revenue and profit. It also shed light on the possible GTA 6 release date. Fans have been awaiting any news on Rockstar's sequel to GTA 5 and the arrival of the GTA 6 trailer last year has only added fuel to the fire. Now, a recent report suggests that the GTA 6 release date could be pushed back. Know when it could come out.