What happened
GamesRadar+ reports on comments made by Jérémie Hartvick, a former open-world designer at Rockstar, who worked on Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6. According to Hartvick, the real challenge for Rockstar is meeting expectations, rather than facing financial difficulties due to layoffs. Hartvick, who left Rockstar in 2020, attributes his departure to personal reasons, including the need to be closer to his family and the intense workload. He notes that Rockstar can afford to maintain its staff, given the commercial success of games like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The comments from Hartvick provide insight into the inner workings of Rockstar and the potential challenges the company faces. Despite the financial security provided by successful games, Hartvick highlights the importance of meeting expectations and the potential consequences of not doing so. This comes as Rockstar prepares to release GTA 6, which is expected to be a major commercial success.
What remains unclear
The exact nature of the expectations that Hartvick refers to, and how they will impact Rockstar's future projects, including GTA 6.
Source and attribution
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