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'I feel like we've built a pyramid on Everest' says Rockstar of GTA 6 meeting impossible expectations

According to PC Gamer, Rockstar North head of development Aaron Garbut discussed the challenges of meeting the high expectations for GTA 6. In a…

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2 min read Automated report — not human-reviewed
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What happened

According to PC Gamer, Rockstar North head of development Aaron Garbut discussed the challenges of meeting the high expectations for GTA 6. In a conversation with Edge magazine, Garbut stated that the team has not compromised on the scale, detail, interactivity, story, or open world of the game. He acknowledged the immense pressure to deliver, given the 13-year wait for a new game in the series. Garbut used a metaphor to convey how the team has managed to meet these expectations, saying they've built a pyramid on Everest. The article suggests that GTA 6 may focus on systemic details and small, human-like choices, similar to those found in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why it matters for GTA 6 players

The high anticipation for GTA 6 brings significant pressure on Rockstar to deliver a game that meets the expectations of fans and critics alike. The team's approach to focusing on detail, interactivity, and human-like choices may set a new standard for the series and the gaming industry as a whole.

What remains unclear

The article does not establish a release date for the PC version of GTA 6, although it mentions that Rockstar typically releases PC versions several months after the console versions.

Source and attribution

PC Gamer

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