GTA VI to launch without microtransactions or generative AI; 600k+ animations

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Rob Nelson, co-studio head at Rockstar North, said Grand Theft Auto VI will not include microtransactions at launch and that no generative AI was used in its development. Rockstar counts more than 600,000 animations in GTA VI, up from 55,000 in GTA V and 300,000 in Red Dead Redemption 2, and emphasized the game's human-made craft. Netflix released a 27-minute extended trailer for the game. These choices affect the game's monetization model, how content was produced, and signal significant investment in handcrafted animation.

• No microtransactions at launch: players will not be able to spend real-world money in GTA VI at release.
• No generative AI used in development: Rockstar says the game’s assets and animations were created by human teams.
• Animation scale: GTA VI contains over 600,000 animations versus 55,000 in GTA V and 300,000 in Red Dead Redemption 2.
• Marketing: Netflix published a 27-minute extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI.