More than 13 years apart GTA5 from its long-awaited successor, which will finally be launched in a few days. Once the initial surrounding excitement GTA 6 (available for pre-order on Amazon) goes out, speculation about the next chapter is bound to begin. Fans would certainly appreciate a shorter wait this time around – and there may be reason for optimism.
In a recent interview with IGN, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked if he believes Rockstar could release games more frequently in the future. His response explicitly included GTA:
“We believe that the nature and pace of content we will see in our iconic franchises, including GTA, will be dramatically different over the next decade.”
Although this is certainly not a guarantee GTA7 will arrive sooner, which suggests that Rockstar may be picking up the pace. Comments from developers Rockstar, which we reported on in October, offer a possible explanation for what Zelnick might mean.
Much of the groundwork has already been laid during the development of GTA 6. The updated game engine, new development tools, and experienced teams could benefit future projects, potentially allowing Rockstar to release new content more quickly. That doesn’t necessarily mean full-fledged sequels like GTA7 OR Red Dead Redemption 3. Zelnick could also be referring to updates for existing games or additional content GTA online. Ultimately, if GTA 6 getting a successor sooner – and as soon as possible – will depend not only on development times but also on Rockstar’s internal plans.
As a child in the 90s, my Gameboy was my constant companion. After school, the PlayStation turned on. When I finally got my first PC, I was completely hooked. Since then my passion for video games has never waned. For me, writing for Notebookcheck means reporting on topics that are really close to my heart: in addition to games, I also like to write about electric mobility, photovoltaics and innovative gadgets. When I’m not sitting at the computer, I’m probably on water rescue duty on the Baltic coast or trying to counteract the downsides of my geek life of sitting for long periods at the local swimming pool.
