IO Interactive AI Programmer Says GTA 6 Crowds Are 10 Years Ahead
An IO Interactive AI programmer says Grand Theft Auto VI crowds run real NPC AI, not looped animations, calling it years ahead of the industry.
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Rockstar North Dev Says GTA 6 Console Builds Currently Run at 30 FPS
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson says current console builds of Grand Theft Auto VI run at 30 FPS, with no 60 FPS mode confirmed yet.
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GTA 6's Reported 80 Hour Run Compared With GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2
Rob Nelson’s own Grand Theft Auto VI run took about 80 hours, including some optional goals.
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Rockstar Developer Says His GTA 6 Playthrough Ran About 80 Hours
Rockstar's Rob Nelson spent about 80 hours on his GTA 6 playthrough, including optional goals alongside the main story.
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GTA 6 Extended Look Confirms Character Swapping, Honor Track and Wanted System
Players can swap Jason and Lucia mid action and their choices feed a persistent honor track that shapes how NPCs and police react.
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Our Predictions for the GTA 6 Extended Look on Netflix
We predict the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look on Netflix will show real gameplay of Jason and Lucia, with high confidence.
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Rockstar Clarifies What Creators Can and Cannot Do With the GTA 6 Extended Look
Rockstar says creators can react to and livestream the GTA 6 Extended Look with commentary, but reposting the raw unedited video is not allowed.
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Everything to Know Before the GTA 6 Extended Look
This is the Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look start time in your time zone, how to watch, when it reaches YouTube, and what to expect
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YouTubers TGG and El Rubius Confirm Hands Off GTA 6 Previews at Rockstar North
Several YouTubers, including TGG, El Rubius, Davy Jones, and Mike ShowSha, confirm private, hands off Grand Theft Auto VI previews at Rockstar North.
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How GTA 6 Adds Consequences Through NPCs, Police and Story Choices
Rockstar told Dazed that Grand Theft Auto VI trades consequence free rampages for reactive NPCs, police, and lasting story choices.
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Rockstar Games GTA 6 Statement Emphasizes Progress, Spoilers and Gratitude
Rockstar's August 26 statement calls Grand Theft Auto VI "nearly there" and keeps the November 19, 2026 launch date unchanged despite the leaks.
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Obbe Vermeij Recalls How GTA III's Success Was Far From Certain at E3 2001
Obbe Vermeij says GTA III got little E3 2001 buzz, overshadowed by State of Emergency, Halo, and Metal Gear Solid 2, with some calling it too violent.
