A peek behind the closed curtains of Rockstar Games gives us a tantalizing hint of what's cooking with the next Grand Theft Auto game, arguably one of the most awaited sequels in gaming history. The rumor mill has been working overtime, but recently, sources have provided some eye-opening revelations.

A LinkedIn profile belonging to ex Rockstar employee, Jon Young, a lead video editor, has thrown the GTA community into a frenzy. As per Young, he was part of Grand Theft Auto 6's development team from 2015 to 2018. A closer inspection of other profiles unveils a similar story: GTA 6 was not a recent endeavor. In fact, its foundations were laid as early as two years post the release of its predecessor, GTA 5. Rockstar's silent commitment towards their marquee franchise is commendable.

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Rockstar's developmental strategy has always been intriguing. Historical cues suggest a strategy that sees the pre-production of sequels starting immediately after the release of the current title. Such was the case with Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5 as well as Bully 2 and Bully 3, the latter of which were eventually canceled.

Most would kill to have a resume like this.