What happened
GamesRadar+ reports that according to a person involved with the project, the development cost of GTA 6 is not $1.5 billion as previously rumored. Although Rockstar Games still hasn't revealed the actual cost, it's likely that the game's budget is substantial given its 13-year development period. The game has been in development since at least the mid-2010s, with Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirming work on a version of the game called 'Project Americas' back in 2015. An analyst had estimated that the development cost would exceed $1.5 billion, but this has been shot down by Rockstar Games' head of publishing, Jennifer Kolbe.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The development cost of GTA 6 is of interest to gamers and industry observers, as it could be one of the largest in gaming history. The game's massive scale and attention to detail suggest a significant investment by Rockstar and Take-Two.
What remains unclear
The actual development cost of GTA 6
Source and attribution
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